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 Words From

• disap·pointer 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

When it comes to gift-worthy merch, museums rarely disappoint, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has a particularly deep bench of giftable-meets-promotional items.

From Los Angeles Times

"Sometimes comets disappoint... but this one appears to be acting in line with predictions," he said.

From BBC

And the sunset — bits of clouds turned deep salmon pink and plum — did not disappoint.

From Los Angeles Times

“I wouldn’t want to disappoint them.”

From Los Angeles Times

They all still have multiple chances to impress - or disappoint.

From BBC

Related Words

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