/dis'euh poynt"meuhnt/ , n.
1. the act or fact of disappointing: All of his efforts only led to the disappointment of his supporters.
2. the state or feeling of being disappointed: Her disappointment was very great when she didn't get the job.
3. a person or thing that disappoints: The play was a disappointment.
[ 1605-15; DISAPPOINT + -MENT ]
Syn. 1. failure, defeat, frustration.