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disappointment, despair
The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by unfulfilled hopes or expectations.
試験に落ちて失望した。
I was disappointed when I failed the exam.
彼の態度には失望させられた。
I was disappointed by his attitude.
期待が大きかっただけに、失望も大きかった。何も言えずに黙ってその場を離れた。
Because my expectations were high, my disappointment was equally great. Unable to say anything, I quietly left the place.
失望 expresses disappointment or loss of hope, typically when expectations are not met.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 失望する (to be disappointed)
- 失望させる (to disappoint someone)
- 失望を感じる (to feel disappointment)
- 〜に失望する (to be disappointed in/by ~)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 失望: disappointment (formal, stronger emotion)
- がっかり: disappointment (casual, everyday expression)
- 落胆: discouragement, dejection (written/formal)
REGISTER: Somewhat formal. In casual conversation, がっかりする is more common.