disappoint

[dis-uh-point]

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.

verb (used without object)

1. to bring or cause disappointment.

disappoint

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• disappointer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappoint¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappoint¹

C15 (originally meaning: to remove from office): from Old French desapointier; see _dis- ¹ , _appoint

Example Sentences

Those eager to see the franchise’s epic conclusion come to life on the big screen as soon as possible were disappointed.

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The Mets missed the playoffs after a season so disappointing it’s not worth the ink.

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“It’s mostly about extracting money from parents with disappointing offerings. As kind of a governing principle for ’31 Minutos,’ we want these options to improve.”

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He said it will be "massively disappointing" and "hugely ironic" if the report is used "as an excuse for political parties just to take a pop at each other again, this is about proper learning".

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She said she feels "sad and disappointed" at the actions of some world leaders.

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Related Words

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