disappoint

[ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt]

disappoint Definition

to make someone feel sad or let down by not meeting their expectations or hopes.

Using disappoint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disappoint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I can't come to the party.

• Example

  The movie disappointed me because it didn't live up to the hype.

• Example

  Her performance in the game disappointed her coach.

• Example

  He was disappointed with his test results.

disappoint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disappoint

• fail
• frustrate
• disillusion
• dissatisfy
• let down

Antonyms for disappoint

• satisfy
• please
• delight
• fulfill
• exceed expectations

Idioms Using disappoint

• a bitter disappointment

  a situation or event that is extremely disappointing and difficult to accept

  Example

  Losing the championship game was a bitter disappointment for the team.

• a crushing disappointment

  a situation or event that is extremely disappointing and overwhelming

  Example

  Not getting the job after multiple interviews was a crushing disappointment for him.

• a big disappointment

  a situation or event that is very disappointing

  Example

  The cancellation of the concert was a big disappointment for the fans.

Phrases with disappoint

• disappointing news

  news that is not what was hoped for and causes disappointment

  Example

  It was disappointing news to hear that the concert was cancelled.

• disappointing result

  a result that is not what was hoped for and causes disappointment

  Example

  The team's loss was a disappointing result for their fans.

• disappointing performance

  a performance that is not what was hoped for and causes disappointment

  Example

  The band's disappointing performance left the audience unsatisfied.

Origins of disappoint

from Old French 'desapointer', meaning 'to remove from office'

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Summary: disappoint in Brief

'Disappoint' [ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt] is a verb that means to make someone feel sad or let down by not meeting their expectations or hopes. It can be used in various contexts such as personal relationships, events, and performances. Examples include 'I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I can't come to the party.' and 'Her performance in the game disappointed her coach.' Phrases like 'disappointing news' and idioms like 'a bitter disappointment' further illustrate the depth of disappointment.