disappointment

[US]/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
[UK]/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. un sentimiento de tristeza o desagrado causado por el incumplimiento de las esperanzas o expectativas de uno; alguien o algo que causa decepción.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

feeling of disappointment

sensación de decepción

deep disappointment

profunda decepción

express disappointment

expresar decepción

disappointment in someone

decepción en alguien

sense of disappointment

sentido de decepción

overwhelming disappointment

decepción abrumadora

bitter disappointment

amarga decepción

Example Sentences

The disappointment was cruel.

La decepción fue cruel.

I was a big disappointment to her.

Fui una gran decepción para ella.

disappointment was making her sulky.

La decepción la estaba haciendo malhumorada.

a cloud of disappointment over one's face

una nube de decepción en el rostro de alguien

"To their disappointment, the result was contrary to their expectation."

"Para su decepción, el resultado fue contrario a sus expectativas."

He was aware of sharp disappointment and betrayal.

Era consciente de la decepción y la traición.

to her disappointment , there was no chance to talk privately with Luke.

Para su decepción, no había posibilidad de hablar en privado con Luke.

tears of disappointment were pricking her eyelids.

Lágrimas de decepción le pinchaban los párpados.

a sharp pang of disappointment seared her.

Una punzante punzada de decepción la quemó.

her sharp disappointment was tinged with embarrassment.

Su aguda decepción estaba teñida de vergüenza.

he felt a vague disappointment which he couldn't put into words.

Sintió una vaga decepción que no pudo expresar con palabras.

The modern opera was a bit of a disappointment; we expected it to be much better.

La ópera moderna fue un poco decepcionante; esperábamos que fuera mucho mejor.

"To the reader's disappointment, the leading article in this issue of the magazine is a load of rubbish."

"Para decepción del lector, el artículo principal en esta edición de la revista es un montón de basura."

Man will suffer many disappointments in his quest for truth.

El hombre sufrirá muchas decepciones en su búsqueda de la verdad.

These children are prepared for the disappointments as well as the joys of life.

Estos niños están preparados para las decepciones, así como para las alegrías de la vida.

before the kick-off a player has to set his disappointments and frustrations to one side.

Antes del saque de banda, un jugador debe dejar de lado sus decepciones y frustraciones.

I went to his talk with great interest, but to my disappointment, nothing very new came forth.

Fui a su discurso con mucho interés, pero para mi decepción, nada nuevo salió a la luz.

No gold-diggers either.To avoid mutual disappointment master's degree not reply, women enterpriser need not reply (tradeswoman and peddlers excepted).

Tampoco buscadores de oro. Para evitar decepciones mutuas, no es necesario que un título de maestría responda, ni que una mujer emprendedora responda (excepto mujeres que trabajen en el comercio y las vendedoras).

Real-world Examples

She called the result " a huge disappointment."

Ella calificó el resultado como "una gran decepción".

Source: VOA Special English - Life

Harry hated the disappointment in his voice.

A Harry le disgustaba la decepción en su voz.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

To be such a disappointment to you.

Ser una decepción tan grande para ti.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

Anger began to replace the disappointment he felt.

La ira comenzó a reemplazar la decepción que sentía.

Source: The Lion King (audiobook)

Danglars' grim face concealed his disappointment at these words.

El rostro sombrío de Danglars ocultaba su decepción ante estas palabras.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

Judging by his number, I'd be a huge disappointment.

A juzgar por su número, yo sería una gran decepción.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

Remember this the next time you want to hide your disappointment.

Recuerda esto la próxima vez que quieras ocultar tu decepción.

Source: Popular Science Essays

Marcenia looked down so no one would see her disappointment.

Marcenia miró hacia abajo para que nadie viera su decepción.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

Might his loathing of her birthmark stem from his professional disappointment?

¿Podría su odio por su lunar provenir de su decepción profesional?

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Ned couldn't hide his disappointment when Jane refused his proposal.

Ned no pudo ocultar su decepción cuando Jane rechazó su propuesta.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

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