disappoint

[ dis-uh-point ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.

  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.

Origin of disappoint

1
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Middle French word desappointer.See dis-1, appoint

Other words for disappoint

Other words from disappoint

  • dis·ap·point·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for disappoint

disappoint

/ (ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt) /


verb(tr)
  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

Origin of disappoint

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

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