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Disappointment

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Feeling of sadness or frustration resulting from the failure to meet one's expectations or desires.

Sense 1: General

Sample Sentence: She couldn't hide her disappointment when she didn't receive a promotion at work.

Sense 2: Popular

Sample Sentence: The movie was a huge disappointment as it didn't live up to the hype.

Sense 3: Local - (Related to a specific place, group, or culture)

Sample Sentence: For many fans, the team's loss was a big disappointment after having high hopes for a championship.

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