Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
great-disappointment
compound noun
/ɡreɪt dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
Definition
A significant feeling of sadness or frustration due to unfulfilled expectations or hopes.
Examples
- After the event was canceled, many attendees felt a great disappointment.
- He described his great disappointment when his novel was rejected by publishers.
Meaning
The term refers to a profound sense of letdown experienced when something anticipated turns out to be unsatisfactory or unachieved.
Synonyms
- dismay
- letdown
- disillusionment
- frustration
- discontent
