失意
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
disappointment; despair; despondency
A formal or literary term for deep disappointment or loss of hope, often used in contexts of personal failure, unfulfilled ambition, or public setback. Can modify nouns with の (e.g., 失意のうちに).
The candidate who lost the election wore a look of deep disappointment.
It takes time to recover from the depths of despair.
Usage patterns
- 失意のうちに〈動詞〉to do something while in a state of despair/disappointment
He left his hometown in despair.
- 失意に陥るto fall into despair/despondency
After failing the exam, she fell into deep despair.
- 失意から立ち直るto recover from disappointment/despair
He recovered from the despair of his breakup and became positive again.
- 失意を味わうto experience/taste disappointment
He experienced bitter disappointment in that election.