Disappointment and Sorrow

Disappointment

Disappointment noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.
Usage example: we felt keen disappointment when our offer on the house was rejected

Sorrow and disappointment are semantically related. in sadness topic. In some cases you can use "Sorrow" instead a noun "Disappointment".

Sorrow

Sorrow noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.

Disappointment and sorrow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disappointment" instead a noun "Sorrow".

How words are described

better better disappointment better sorrow
utter utter disappointment utter sorrow
mild mild disappointment mild sorrow
genuine genuine disappointment genuine sorrow
Other adjectives: sheer, real, constant, great, intense, serious, little, black, bitter, secret, final, apparent.
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