Disappointment in Tagalog

“Disappointment” in Tagalog is translated as “Pagkabigo” or “Dismaya”, referring to the feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction when expectations are not met. This emotion is universal and understanding how to express it in Filipino helps communicate feelings more effectively. Let’s dive deeper into its meanings and usage below.

[Words] = Disappointment

[Definition]:

• Disappointment /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
• Noun: The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations.
• Noun: A person, event, or thing that causes such a feeling.

[Synonyms] = Pagkabigo, Dismaya, Pagkadismaya, Kabiguan, Kapanglawan, Kalungkutan, Pagkabalisa.

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: His face showed clear disappointment when he didn’t get the promotion.
  
  Ex1_PH: Ang kanyang mukha ay nagpakita ng malinaw na pagkabigo nang hindi siya makapag-promote.
• Ex2_EN: The cancellation of the concert was a huge disappointment to all the fans.
  
  Ex2_PH: Ang pagkansela ng konsiyerto ay isang malaking dismaya sa lahat ng mga tagahanga.
• Ex3_EN: She couldn’t hide her disappointment when the gift wasn’t what she expected.
  
  Ex3_PH: Hindi niya maitago ang kanyang pagkabigo nang ang regalo ay hindi ang inaasahan niya.
• Ex4_EN: After years of hard work, the failure was a bitter disappointment for the entire team.
  
  Ex4_PH: Pagkatapos ng mga taon ng pagsusumikap, ang kabiguan ay isang mapait na pagkadismaya para sa buong koponan.
• Ex5_EN: Learning to cope with disappointment is an important life skill for everyone.
  
  Ex5_PH: Ang pag-aaral na harapin ang pagkabigo ay isang mahalagang kasanayan sa buhay para sa lahat.