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disappoint

[dis-uh-point]

verb (used with object)

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

    His gross ingratitude disappointed us.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  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

/ ˌɪəˈɔɪԳ /

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • disappointer noun
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disappoint1

C15 (originally meaning: to remove from office): from Old French desapointier; see dis- 1 , appoint
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Example Sentences

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"It feels a bit of a redemption compared to last year because I was really disappointed with my performance last year and we should have won," he told Sky Sports.

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"At the moment, he'll be disappointed with the returns," added the Aussie coach.

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Plaid Cymru's Heledd Fychan said it was disappointing that there seemed to be no imminent review of how Wales was funded, despite that being a UK Labour manifesto promise.

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McIlroy said he hoped Sunday's final round will be a case of taking "four and a half hours and out of here" to put a disappointing week behind him.

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As the clock ticked down, Bulls captain Ruan Nortje spilled the ball with space ahead of him and promptly came up lame with cramp to sum up his side's disappointing day.

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