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disappointment A situation where your expectations are not met, resulting in a feeling of disappointment. ■ "I was really looking forward to this concert, but when the band didn't show up, I felt like I had been hit with a disappointment."
Alas An expression of sorrow or disappointment, often used ironically. ■ "I forgot my phone at home and now I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere. Alas, I am a victim of my own forgetfulness."
anticipated To eagerly await or expect something to happen, often with a sense of disappointment when it doesn't. ■ "I anticipated the end of my favorite TV show, but instead it was cancelled. Talk about a punch in the gut!"
Aought An imaginary verb used to express disapproval or disappointment in a humorous manner. ■ "I can't believe you ate all the chocolate. Aought you not save some for me?"
betrays To act in a way that is completely unexpected and shockingly unloyal, often resulting in great disappointment for the person betrayed. ■ "I can't believe my best friend would betray me like this!
Biff A humorous or comical word used to express surprise, disbelief, or disappointment. ■ "Wow, that's a real biff!" he exclaimed when he realized his plan had gone awry.
bitter An extremely unpleasant taste or feeling, often caused by disappointment. ■ "I tasted the bitterness of my failure when I didn't get the job I wanted."
bummer A funky, groovy term for "bad news" or a disappointment. ■ "I had a bummer when I found out my favorite band was canceling their tour."
curses An amusing word that can be used as an exclamation or phrase to express surprise, disappointment, or frustration. Often used in a joking manner. ■ "Darn it! I forgot my umbrella - what a curses!"
cursing The act of using profanity or vulgar language to express anger, frustration or disappointment. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee and I couldn't help but curse under my breath."
Dang An exclamation used to express surprise or disappointment. ■ I accidentally knocked over my glass of water and said "dang" in disbelief.
demanded To make a loud, insistent noise while holding one's hands in the air and wiggling them up and down. ■ "I demanded for my ice cream, and my friend just gave me a big ol' scoop of disappointment!"
Disappointed Feeling a sense of disappointment or failure. A state of being let down by someone or something. ■ "I was so disappointed with the quality of the pizza at that restaurant, I never went back again."
Dissatisfied Feeling or expressing displeasure, disappointment, or frustration with something or someone. ■ "I'm so dissatisfied with this restaurant," said John. "The food was cold and the service was slow."
fail An act of being unsuccessful in achieving one's desired outcome, often resulting in disappointment or humiliation. ■ "I failed my driving test three times before finally passing. But hey, at least I have a lot of practice driving now!
failures A collection of objects that have been rejected, discarded, or abandoned. ■ "John's failures are piled up in the corner of his room, like a towering mountain of disappointment."
fucks A verb used to express surprise, anger, or disappointment in a sarcastic or humorous manner. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my keys and now have to go back home. Well, fuck me.
gar A word used to express disapproval or disappointment. It can also be used to describe a situation that has gone awry. ■ "I forgot my keys and now I'm stuck in the garage."
get A word that means "obtain" or "acquire," but is often used to express disbelief, disappointment, or annoyance. ■ "I can't believe I got stuck in traffic again. This is just great."
grieve To cause someone to feel sad or unhappy because of a loss or disappointment. ■ John was grieved when he found out his favorite sandwich was no longer available on the menu.
jiminy An expression of surprise or disbelief, often used to convey disappointment or frustration. ■ "Jiminy, I can't believe you ate the entire pizza!"
Lowering The act of intentionally lowering one's expectations in order to avoid disappointment. ■ When she found out her favorite restaurant was fully booked, John suggested they "lower their expectations" by trying a different place.
oops An exclamation of regret or disappointment for an error, misjudgment, or oversight. ■ "Oops, I forgot to bring my own coffee mug!"
overestimated To have an exaggerated or incorrect opinion about something, often resulting in disappointment or failure. ■ "I overestimated my cooking skills and ended up burning dinner. From now on, I'll stick to ordering takeout."
pic A small photograph or illustration, often of a humorous or ironic nature. ■ "I can't believe you took a pic of me eating that taco! It looks like I just ate a bowl of disappointment.
React1 A sudden and strong change in feeling or behavior, typically one that is involuntary. ■ "When I found out my favorite sandwich was sold out, I had a serious reaction of frustration and disappointment."
Regret A strong feeling of disappointment or sorrow over something that has been done. ■ "I regret ever going to that movie. It was a complete waste of time and money."
Regrets A deep feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that was done or not done. ■ "I regret not going to the beach yesterday, it would have been perfect weather."
Sadly An expression of disappointment or regret, often used to describe a situation that did not go as planned. ■ "I was really looking forward to seeing the new movie, but sadly it was sold out."
Sakes A term used to express extreme dismay or disappointment. ■ I forgot my umbrella and now I'm soaked. Sakes, what am I going to do?
serial A long-running television program, such as "Baywatch" or "Friends." ■ "I can't believe I missed the last episode of 'The Good Wife.' It's been a serial disappointment.
shucks An expression of surprise or disappointment, often used when something unexpected happens. ■ I shucked out a bunch of money to buy the lottery ticket, but it didn't win. Guess I'll just shuck out even more next time!
sighing The act of exhaling deeply through the nose while simultaneously expressing a feeling of disappointment, boredom, or frustration. ■ "I'm so over this job. I can't even stomach the thought of another long day at work."
Sighs A long, deep breath taken to express disappointment or disbelief. ■ "I can't believe my boss gave me a presentation on PowerPoint, I sighs so much."
Sorrow A feeling of deep sadness and disappointment, often accompanied by tears. ■ When she found out her favorite sandwich was no longer available on the menu, Emily burst into a pool of sorrow.
Sulk A state of sullen, silent behavior induced by disappointment, frustration, or other negative emotions. ■ After losing the game, John sulked in the corner of the room for the rest of the night.
Swear A word used to express a strong feeling or emotion, typically one of anger, frustration, or disappointment. ■ "I swear, if you don't finish that report by tomorrow, I'm going to have your head!"
TSK An exclamation used to express disapproval or disappointment, often accompanied by a rolling of the eyes. ■ "Ugh, I forgot my phone at home. TSK!"
Unfortunately A word that is used to express disappointment or regret, often with a hint of humor. ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home, unfortunately."
uninhibited Lacking any restraint or self-control, often resulting in reckless behavior. ■ "John's uninhibited laughter filled the room with joy. When he found out his joke didn't land well, his uninhibited expression of disappointment was priceless."
wailing To make loud, mournful, and usually excessive noise; to cry out in grief or protest. ■ "When he found out his favorite pizza place was closed, John let out a loud wail of disappointment."
whew A word used to express relief, exhaustion or disappointment after a long and tiring task. ■ "I've been studying for my exams all day, and now I can finally say 'whew!'"
whoop1 An exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or embarrassment. ■ "I forgot my keys and now I have to go back home. Whoops!"
wipes A slang term used to express disappointment or frustration, often directed at someone else. ■ "Wipe that smile off your face!" John said to his girlfriend after she made a joke at his expense.
wreak A word used to express extreme anger, disappointment or frustration. Often used when describing a situation that has gone terribly wrong. ■ "I can't believe he did that! I'm going to wreak my revenge on him!"
adjourned A court case that has been postponed or put on hold due to lack of evidence or other technicalities. ■ The judge adjourned the trial until further notice, much to the disappointment of the plaintiff who had been waiting for years.
arrows A long, thin, pointed stick used for shooting arrows or for measuring distances. ■ Did you know that a group of arrows is called a quiver? That's why we say "He has a full quiver of arrows ready to go.", A symbol used in the game of darts. ■ "I'm going to win this game, I just have to hit these arrows with precision!", An expression of disapproval or disappointment directed at someone who has done something wrong. ■ "I can't believe you did that, I am going to give you arrows for it."
cannot An interjection of extreme disappointment or frustration that cannot be overcome. It is usually used when someone has tried everything to make something happen, but it just can't. ■ "I tried to make my car start, but it wouldn't budge! I was at a loss as to what to do. I couldn't!"
Chose A word that means "to pick" or "to select", but is often used ironically to indicate the opposite of what is actually happening. It can be used to describe a situation in which someone is unknowingly making a poor choice, or to express disappointment that someone has made a less-than-ideal decision. ■ "I chose to wear my matching socks on purpose."
consolation A type of comfort or solace that is often given in times of sadness or disappointment. ■ "I tried to cheer up my friend with some jokes, but all she wanted was consolation. It's not easy being a comedian sometimes."