disappointment · n
disappointment (PERSON/THING)
B1 something or someone that disappoints you
Dictionary examples:
My blind date was a disappointment. He brought his mom along! (0.0)
My 'smart' phone was a disappointment. It couldn't even make me breakfast! (0.0)
My 'waterproof' watch was a disappointment. It drowned in the bathtub! (0.0)
I'm afraid I've been a disappointment to my parents. (22.4)
The party turned out to be a big / huge / great disappointment. (25.4)
disappointment (FEELING)
B1 the feeling of being disappointed
Dictionary examples:
My birthday cake was a giant disappointment - it was made of cardboard! (0.0)
My face showed pure disappointment when the 'all-you-can-eat buffet' had only one dish. (0.0)
My disappointment grew when I realized my 'flying car' was just a regular car with wings glued on. (0.0)
Book early to avoid disappointment. (25.6)
To my (great) disappointment, he decided to leave. (32.0)