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What does disappointment mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word disappointment? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (uncountable) A feeling of sadness or frustration when a strongly held expectation is not met.
  2. (countable) A circumstance in which a strongly held expectation is not met.
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These stories are overshadowed, though, by the disappointment and bitterness that lingers after frustrating political battles.
And yet there lingers a hint of disappointment at certain elements of their cricket.
While Sunday was a disappointment each and every supporter was in high spirits coming home.
The abject disappointment of not being able to scare the neighbors with early morning firecrackers would put a damper on our spirits.
The only disappointment was the change of venue due to lack of demand at St George's Hall.
He came 20th, causing him great disappointment as his objective was no less than outright victory.

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