The Opposite(Antonym) of “astound”
The antonyms of astound are bore, disappoint, and expect. The antonyms convey a lack of surprise, wonder, or amazement. They imply a feeling of dissatisfaction or unfulfilled expectations.
Explore all Antonyms of “astound”
Definitions and Examples of bore, disappoint, expect
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To cause someone to feel uninterested or disengaged.
Example
The lecture on statistics was so dry that it bored everyone in the audience.
To fail to meet expectations or hopes; to let down.
Example
The restaurant's food disappointed us, as it was not as tasty as we had hoped.
To regard something as likely to happen or be the case.
Example
We expected the concert to be crowded, but we were still surprised by the number of people who showed up.
Key Differences: bore vs disappoint vs expect
- 1Bore implies a lack of interest or engagement, while astound implies a sense of wonder and amazement.
- 2Disappoint suggests a failure to meet expectations, while astound exceeds them.
- 3Expect is a relational antonym that describes the anticipation of an event or outcome, while astound describes the surprise or amazement at its occurrence.
Effective Usage of bore, disappoint, expect
- 1Express Disappointment: Use disappoint to express dissatisfaction or unfulfilled expectations.
- 2Show Interest: Use astound to show enthusiasm and interest in something.
- 3Manage Expectations: Use expect to set realistic expectations for an event or outcome.
Remember this!
The antonyms of astound convey a lack of surprise, wonder, or amazement. Use bore to describe a lack of interest, disappoint to express dissatisfaction, and expect to manage expectations. Use astound to show enthusiasm and interest in something that exceeds expectations.
