Dud and Disappointment

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

How words are described

complete complete dud complete disappointment
total total dud total disappointment
critical critical dud critical disappointment
notorious notorious dud notorious disappointment
Other adjectives: real, commercial, box-office.
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