Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction when expectations or hopes are not met.
Disappointment
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Her face showed clear disappointment.Losing the game was a big disappointment to him.
Etymology:
The word disappointment originates from the Old French desappointer, meaning to remove from office, which in turn comes from des- indicating reversal and appointer, meaning to appoint.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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