disappoint

American  

[dis-uh-point] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt /

verb (used with object)

1. to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.

   His gross ingratitude disappointed us.

   Synonyms:

   disenchant , dishearten , disillusion , sadden

2. to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate.

   to be disappointed in love.

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verb (used without object)

1. to bring or cause disappointment.

disappoint British  

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt /

verb

1. to fail to meet the expectations, hopes, desires, or standards of; let down

2. to prevent the fulfilment of (a plan, intention, etc); frustrate; thwart

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Other Word Forms

• disappointer noun

Etymology

Origin of disappoint

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Middle French word desappointer. See dis- ¹, appoint

Example Sentences

German football club Augsburg parted ways with trainer Sandro Wagner on Monday, ending a brief and disappointing tenure for the former German national team assistant.

From Barron's

Nine months on, the Vikings are in the doldrums of a disappointing season.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Overall, I was really disappointed when it closed and a lot of friends that I had lost jobs,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

You could argue they could have done more against Chelsea's 10 men, and they might be disappointed not to create more chances after the red card, and to only get a draw.

From BBC

Bonmati will return to Barcelona to begin her rehabilitation and the injury setback is a disappointing end to what has otherwise been a stellar year for the player.

From BBC

Related Words

• baffle
• deceive
• disconcert
• disenchant
• dishearten
• disillusion
• dissatisfy
• dumbfound
• fail
• hamper
• mislead