disappointment
Collocations
10(noun.) sb/sth that is disappointing
ADJ
big, bitter, considerable, crushing, grave, great, huge, major, sad, serious, severe, terrible
The team's loss in the final match was a crushing disappointment for their loyal fans.
slight | inevitable | personal
VERB + DISAPPOINTMENT
have
He had a disappointment when his favorite team lost the championship game.
come as
His poor exam results came as a disappointment to his parents.
DISAPPOINTMENT + VERB
come, follow sth
A major disappointment followed the election results when the party failed to win enough seats.
await sb
A big disappointment awaited the children when they opened their presents on Christmas morning.
PREP
~ for
Losing the championship match was a huge disappointment for the entire team.
~ to
Missing the train was a real disappointment to everyone who had planned the day trip.