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What does disappointment mean?

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Noun
  1. (uncountable) A feeling of sadness or frustration when a strongly held expectation is not met.
  2. (countable) A circumstance in which a strongly held expectation is not met.
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Linnane, however, expressed disappointment over his dismissal and hinted at possible legal action.
These stories are overshadowed, though, by the disappointment and bitterness that lingers after frustrating political battles.
The abject disappointment of not being able to scare the neighbors with early morning firecrackers would put a damper on our spirits.
And yet there lingers a hint of disappointment at certain elements of their cricket.
I write with the disappointment of one who was second from the head of the queue when he made his decision.
Wanderers want to forget the Villa disappointment and go into the Fulham game in good heart.

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