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 waiting excitedly to see what Son could do in LA have not been disappointed, with him even exceeding expectations.

From BBC

"I also understand that all local football fans are naturally angry, disappointed and want to see improvements," she told a news conference on Tuesday, according to government news agency Bernama.

From BBC

Those who attended the film were apparently disappointed in the lack of action scenes, with audiences giving a lukewarm "B-" grade in exit polls, Variety said.

From BBC

But he was also the target of regular protests by Spurs fans, especially last season as domestic league results proved disappointing.

From BBC

He added that the government was "disappointed" that the prosecution had not proceeded.

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Related Words

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