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disappointment
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Sense: Noun: state of being disappointed

Synonyms:

dissatisfaction, frustration, regret , disillusion, disillusionment, disenchantment, dejection, dejectedness, chagrin, discouragement, letdown, dismay , despondency, desolation, discontent, melancholy, discontentedness, displeasure, depression , unhappiness, gloominess, gloom , dolefulness, sorrow

Antonyms:

satisfaction , fulfillment , contentment, happiness , gratification, joy

Sense: Noun: person or thing that disappoints

Synonyms:

letdown, bummer (informal), bringdown, anticlimax, lemon (informal), washout (informal), dud (informal), bust (informal), flop (informal), damp squib (UK)

Antonyms:

pride and joy, success , winner

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