disappointment
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/noun
उच्चारण डिसपॉइन्ट्मन्ट
निराशा, मायूसी
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SSC MTS 2025SSC Exams before 2018- 1
[U]
sadness because something has not happened or been as good as you hoped
निराशा, मायूसी
- To her great disappointment, the match was cancelled.
- He could not hide his disappointment at the result.
- She tried to hide her disappointment at not winning.
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- The delay was a great disappointment to the travellers.
- There was widespread disappointment over the budget.
Synonyms dismay regret frustration
Opposite satisfaction delight fulfilment
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a person or thing that is disappointing
निराश करने वाला व्यक्ति या चीज़
- The new film was a big disappointment.
- The match was a disappointment for the fans.
- The restaurant was a disappointment, since the food was cold.
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- He felt like a disappointment to his parents after failing the test.
- The film turned out to be a disappointment.
Synonyms let-down failure anticlimax
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
disappointment at / over / with + noun
Use 'at', 'over' or 'with' for what disappoints. 'Disappointment in' is for a person who failed expectations.
जिस बात से निराशा हो उसके लिए 'at', 'over' या 'with' आता है। जिस व्यक्ति ने अपेक्षा पूरी न की हो उसके लिए 'disappointment in' आता है।
- She felt disappointment at the result.
- His parents expressed disappointment in his behaviour.
to one's disappointment
This phrase shows a result that saddens someone: to my disappointment, to her great disappointment.
यह phrase उस परिणाम को दर्शाता है जो किसी को दुखी करे: to my disappointment, to her great disappointment।
- To his disappointment, the shop was closed.
a disappointment (countable)
When it means a person or thing that fails expectations, it is countable and takes 'a'.
जब इसका अर्थ अपेक्षा पर खरा न उतरने वाला व्यक्ति या वस्तु हो, तब यह countable है और 'a' लेता है।
- The sequel was a big disappointment.
disappointment (uncountable)
As a feeling, it is uncountable: 'He hid his disappointment.' It can be followed by a that-clause in formal writing.
भावना के रूप में यह uncountable है: 'He hid his disappointment.' औपचारिक लेखन में इसके बाद that-clause आ सकती है।
- She could not hide her disappointment.
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adjective + disappointment
bittergreatkeendeepprofoundpersonal
- The loss was a bitter disappointment for the fans.
verb + disappointment
expresshidefeelsuffercauseovercome
- He tried to hide his disappointment.
disappointment + noun
tearssighvoice
- She spoke with a note of disappointment in her voice.
much / to one's + disappointment
to myto hermuch to ourto everyone's
- Much to our disappointment, the trip was cancelled.
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- The exam result was a great disappointment to Radhika.
परीक्षा का परिणाम राधिका के लिए बड़ी निराशा था।
- He could not hide his disappointment at the umpire's decision.
वह अंपायर के फ़ैसले पर अपनी निराशा नहीं छिपा सका।
- To her disappointment, the library was closed on Sunday.
उसकी निराशा के लिए, रविवार को पुस्तकालय बंद था।
- The film was a disappointment after all the publicity.
इतने प्रचार के बाद फ़िल्म निराशाजनक निकली।
- Life brings many small disappointments.
जीवन में कई छोटी निराशाएँ आती हैं।
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✗ To my disappointed, the train was late.
✓ To my disappointment, the train was late.
After 'to my', use the noun disappointment, not the adjective.
'To my' के बाद noun disappointment आता है, विशेषण नहीं।
✗ I felt disappointment from the result.
✓ I felt disappointment at the result.
Use 'at', 'over' or 'with' to give the cause.
कारण बताने के लिए 'at', 'over' या 'with' का प्रयोग करें।
✗ Her failure was a great disappointed for the family.
✓ Her failure was a great disappointment for the family.
After the adjective 'great', a noun is required, so use disappointment.
विशेषण 'great' के बाद noun आना चाहिए, इसलिए disappointment का प्रयोग करें।
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dis·ap·point·ment
§Grammar and usage
The person is disappointed; the result is disappointing.
व्यक्ति disappointed होता है और परिणाम disappointing।
Disappointment at or with.
'disappointment at' या 'with' आता है।