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disappointment in German

disappointment in German is Enttäuschung, Verdruss, Fehlschlag — disappointment means the feeling of sadness or letdown when something doesn't meet expectations.

disappointment in German

Enttäuschung
noun
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
Verdruss
noun
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
Fehlschlag
noun
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
Misserfolg
noun
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.
Reinfall
noun
(countable) Something or someone that disappoints: that which causes disappointment.
Rückschlag
noun
(countable) Something or someone that disappoints: that which causes disappointment.

What does "disappointment" mean?

  1. noun The feeling of sadness or letdown when something doesn't meet expectations.
    "She couldn't hide her disappointment at losing the award."
  2. noun Something or someone that fails to meet expectations.
    "The new restaurant was a real disappointment."

disappointment in a sentence

  • She couldn't hide her disappointment at losing the award.
  • The new restaurant was a real disappointment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "disappointment" in German?

"disappointment" in German is Enttäuschung, Verdruss, Fehlschlag. disappointment means: The feeling of sadness or letdown when something doesn't meet expectations.

How do you use "disappointment" in a sentence?

Example: "She couldn't hide her disappointment at losing the award." In German, "disappointment" is Enttäuschung, Verdruss, Fehlschlag.

Are there other ways to say "disappointment" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "disappointment": Enttäuschung, Verdruss, Fehlschlag, Misserfolg, Reinfall, Rückschlag.

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