52
letdown(noun, distress, state, feeling, dissatisfaction)
44
frustration(noun, disenchantment, ressentiment, distress, disillusionment)
38
failure(noun, state, feeling, distress, letdown)
34
dissatisfaction(noun, distress, discontent, dismay, state)
33
regret(noun, distress, discontent, state, feeling)
28
discontent(noun, distress, regret, state, feeling)
27
disillusionment(noun, disenchantment, regret, ressentiment, distress)
26
disenchantment(noun, disillusionment, regret, ressentiment, distress)
25
setback(noun, state, upset, trouble, feeling)
24
chagrin(noun, regret, distress, discontent, state)
23
damp squib(british, expression, sorrow, sadness, dismay)
22
bummer(noun, state, feeling, distress, frustration)
22
fiasco(noun, state, feeling, failure, mistake)
21
displeasure(noun, distress, regret, discontent, state)
21
distress(noun, regret, pain, sorrow, discontent)
20
discouragement(noun, distress, state, feeling, discontent)
19
calamity(noun, state, upset, trouble, feeling)
19
disaster(noun, letdown, state, feeling, frustration)
17
disillusion(noun, distress, shock, wonder, jolt)
15
misfortune(noun, state, upset, trouble, feeling)
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