Dud
Dud noun - Something that has failed.
Usage example: our first attempt was a complete dud, so we had to start over
Disappointment is a synonym for dud in failure topic. In some cases you can use "Disappointment" instead a noun "Dud".
Nearby Word: dude
Disappointment
Disappointment noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.
Dud is a synonym for disappointment in flop topic. You can use "Dud" instead a noun "Disappointment", if it concerns topics such as letdown. informal substitute
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Disappointment and Dud. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 11, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dud/disappointment
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