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disappointment noun

  /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
  • (countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
 pettymys

disappointed adjective

  /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ , /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/<a:<<US>> in fast speech>
  • Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.
 pettynyt

disappoint verb

  /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ , /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
  • (transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
 tuottaa pettymys, saada pettymään
  • (transitive, dated) To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
 ottaa pois, riistää, viedä pois

disappointing adjective

  • Causing disappointment.
 epätyydyttävä, harmittava, pettymys
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