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disappunto

/dizapˈpun.to/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 18,100

Meaning

disappointment

  • a feeling of disappointment
  • mild annoyance caused by something unsatisfactory

In a sentence

Ho provato disappunto per la sua risposta.

I felt disappointment at his answer.

Hai notato il suo disappunto?

Did you notice his disappointment?

Non ha nascosto il suo disappunto.

He didn't hide his disappointment.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
disappuntomasculine · singular
disappuntimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually singular when naming the feeling: provare disappunto.
  • More formal than delusione in many contexts.
  • Common with verbs like esprimere, nascondere, mostrare.

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