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Disappointment

/dˌɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
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(noun) The feeling or state of being disappointed: a feeling of sadness or frustration when something is not as good as one hoped or expected, or when something bad unexpectedly happens.

To our great disappointment, the game was called off.
To our disappointment, our team lost the game.
CEFR Practice Quiz
To our great ____, the game was called off.

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