disappointment
gb/dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntmənt/ us/dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntmənt/
B1
English
~ 3300
csalódás
NOUN
B1
1
csalódás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s disappointment at/with/in [something]
Her disappointment was clear when she saw the exam results.
Amikor meglátta a vizsgaeredményeket, jól látszott rajta a csalódás.
The team's loss was a huge disappointment to their fans.
A csapat veresége hatalmas csalódást okozott a szurkolóinak.
He couldn't hide his disappointment at not getting the job.
It was a bitter disappointment when the concert was canceled.
To my disappointment, the shop had sold out of my favorite bread.
Learner examples
I felt disappointment when I failed the test.
Csalódást éreztem, amikor megbuktam a teszten.
She showed disappointment after losing the game.
A vereség után látszott rajta a csalódás.
He had disappointment because the movie was boring.
My parents had disappointment when I lied to them.
We all had disappointment when it rained on our picnic.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'disappointment' (the feeling) with 'disappointing' (describing something that causes the feeling). For example, 'I felt disappointing' is incorrect; it should be 'I felt disappointed'.
Meaning
sadness over unmet expectations
Collocations
deep disappointment
|express disappointment
|show disappointment
|great disappointment
|to someone's disappointment
Synonyms
dissatisfaction (A general lack of satisfaction; can be less emotional than disappointment.)
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letdown (Informal; emphasizes the sense of being let down by someone or something.)
Antonyms
satisfaction (A feeling of pleasure because something met or exceeded expectations.)
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delight (A strong feeling of joy or pleasure, opposite in emotional tone to disappointment.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The unhappy feeling you have when something is not as good as you wanted or expected.
A feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction because something did not happen as hoped or expected.
NOUN
B1
2
csalódás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is a disappointment to [someone]
The movie turned out to be a major disappointment.
A film végül nagy csalódásnak bizonyult.
His behavior was a real disappointment to his parents.
A viselkedése igazi csalódás volt a szülei számára.
The new restaurant was quite a disappointment after all the hype.
Losing the championship was the biggest disappointment of her career.
Learner examples
The cake was a disappointment because it was dry.
A torta csalódás volt, mert száraz volt.
My test score was a disappointment to me.
A teszteredményem csalódás volt számomra.
The trip was a disappointment because it rained every day.
His actions were a disappointment to his friends.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'disappointment' instead of 'disappointing' in attributive position. For example, 'It was a very disappointment movie' should be 'It was a very disappointing movie'.
Meaning
person or thing causing sadness
Collocations
be a disappointment
|prove a disappointment
|turn out to be a disappointment
Synonyms
failure (Emphasizes lack of success; may be harsher in judgment than disappointment.)
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letdown (Informal; stresses the gap between expectation and reality.)
Antonyms
success (Something that meets or exceeds expectations, opposite in outcome to a disappointment.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone or something that makes you sad because they are not as good as you hoped.
A person or thing that causes feelings of sadness or dissatisfaction because they do not meet expectations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
disappointment
IPA
GB/dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntmənt/
US/dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntmənt/
Syllables & stress
dis - ap - point - ment (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (point)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: disappointment
- Plural: disappointment, disappointments
Word family
Forms
disappointments
noun
Core family
Related words
disappointingly
adverb
Expressions
express disappointment
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntmənt/
fixed phrase
say you are unhappy about something
To say or show that you are unhappy because something did not happen as you wanted.
Examples
- He expressed his disappointment with the decision.
- They expressed their disappointment at the delay.
show disappointment
1/ʃˈoʊ dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntmənt/
fixed phrase
display being unhappy about something
To make it clear by your face, voice, or actions that you are unhappy about something.
Examples
- She tried not to show her disappointment after losing.
- His face showed his disappointment clearly.
to someone's disappointment
1/tə sˈʌmwˌʌnz dˌɪsəpˈɔɪntmənt/
fixed phrase
showing someone felt let down
Used to say that something happened which made someone feel sad because it was not what they wanted or expected.
Examples
- To my disappointment, the store was closed when I arrived.
- To her disappointment, he didn't come to the party.