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 disappointment disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

noun

  1. () A feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized  ( letdown , disappointment )
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
     His hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
    his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
  2. () An act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone  ( dashing hopes , disappointment )
    an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
     His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.
    His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.


 Belgian hare Belgian hare /ˈbɛldʒən hɛər/

noun

  1. Red breed of domestic rabbits; hybrid between Old World rabbit and hare  ( Belgian hare , leporide )
    red breed of domestic rabbits; hybrid between Old World rabbit and hare


 hug-me-tight hug-me-tight /ˈhʌɡmiːtaɪt/

noun

  1. A woman's fitted jacket  ( hug-me-tight )
    a woman's fitted jacket


 mantra mantra /ˈmæntrə/

noun

  1. (Sanskrit) literally a 'sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns  ( mantra )
    (Sanskrit) literally a 'sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns
     In Vedism, a mantra is a sacred utterance, often recited during rituals or meditation.
    In Vedism, a mantra is a sacred utterance, often recited during rituals or meditation.
  2. A commonly repeated word or phrase  ( mantra )
    a commonly repeated word or phrase
     She repeated So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra
    she repeated So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra