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

Adrian said: "Tash talks about how much of a privilege it was to play for Wales. She's exploited that privilege and disappointed my daughter, and lots of other people."

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"Last week's result hurts and we are just as disappointed by it as the fans," said Gatland.

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However, she said she felt “disappointed” and "let down" after reading the proposals for the updated guidelines.

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The councillor, who has not responded to a request for comment from the BBC, also told residents that it was “very disappointing” that the decision had been “imposed” without a “proper consultation”.

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Qualifying for the 2022 World Cup was a significant achievement for Wales, but at the tournament in Qatar they were desperately disappointing as they were knocked out in the first round.

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Related Words

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