Dashing Hopes (Noun)
Meaning
An act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The news of the concert cancellation was dashing hopes for fans who had been waiting months to see their favorite band perform.
- Her rejection letter from her top-choice college was a dashing hopes moment for the high school senior who had been counting on attending.
- The team's loss in the championship game was a dashing hopes experience for the players and their families who had been dreaming of victory.
- The announcement that the new restaurant would not be opening after all was a dashing hopes blow to the local foodies who had been eagerly anticipating its arrival.
- The sudden resignation of the beloved CEO was a dashing hopes moment for employees who had been counting on his leadership to guide the company through a difficult period.