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disappointments

[/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/]
nounpl: disappointments
decepções
1. The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Life is full of disappointments, but we must learn to cope with them.
A vida é cheia de decepções, mas precisamos aprender a lidar com elas.
2. A person or thing that fails to meet expectations
The movie was one of the biggest disappointments of the year.
O filme foi uma das maiores decepções do ano.
3. The act or instance of disappointing someone
His repeated disappointments made her lose trust in him.
Suas repetidas decepções fizeram com que ela perdesse a confiança nele.
NYC Slang
letdowns, bummers
Synonyms
letdownsdissatisfactionsfrustrationsdisillusionmentsetbacks
Antonyms
satisfactionsfulfillmentssuccessestriumphsdelights

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decepções
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decepções
Standard usage, may use 'mancadas' informally for personal letdowns
São Paulo
decepções
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
desilusões
More commonly used in Portugal; 'decepções' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sea of disappointments
a parade of disappointments
to swallow one's disappointment
to recover from disappointment
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