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disappoint
[dis-uh-point]
verb (used with object)
to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.
His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
Synonyms: , , ,to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate.
to be disappointed in love.
verb (used without object)
to bring or cause disappointment.
disappoint
/ ˌɪəˈɔɪԳ /
verb
to fail to meet the expectations, hopes, desires, or standards of; let down
to prevent the fulfilment of (a plan, intention, etc); frustrate; thwart
Other Word Forms
- disappointer noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of disappoint1
Word History and Origins
Origin of disappoint1
Example Sentences
"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.
"At the moment, he'll be disappointed with the returns," added the Aussie coach.
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.
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.
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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