disappoint
Americanverb (used with object)
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to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.
His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
- Synonyms:
- disenchant, dishearten, disillusion, sadden
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to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate.
to be disappointed in love.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to fail to meet the expectations, hopes, desires, or standards of; let down
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to prevent the fulfilment of (a plan, intention, etc); frustrate; thwart
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
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Other out-of-towners might be disappointed to arrive in sunny Southern California only to be greeted by storm clouds, but Lilleaas is sanguine about the situation.
From Los Angeles Times
He had wanted to work on the vintage ride and was disappointed to see it go.
From Los Angeles Times
Diners were disappointed to learn that the restaurant had run out of pie before noon.
From Los Angeles Times
This has been England's most disappointing tour of Australia in recent memory.
From BBC
When they do come to bat, it will take a remarkable rearguard to avoid a fourth defeat of a desperately disappointing series.
From BBC
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