disappointment

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: dis-ap-point-ment (4)

English Definition

Sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

Example Sentence

The result was a big disappointment for us.

US IPA /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
UK IPA /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/