Disappoint Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms disappoint American [dis-uh-point] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt /

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 British / 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

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Other Word Forms

• disappointer noun

Etymology

Origin of disappoint

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

Example Sentences

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Gitlab expects sales to slow this year and outlined several initiatives to help boost guidance that its chief executive officer described as disappointing.

From The Wall Street Journal

And that is clearly on the players' minds with England midfielder Georgia Stanway "very disappointed" to have conceded against Ukraine, impacting the goal difference.

From BBC

"When Terry's wife got home he told told her Gary Barlow had visited with his dad. She was a fan of his and was quite disappointed that she had missed him."

From BBC

And in February, the company posted disappointing revenue as tariffs made marketers more cautious about their spending.

From MarketWatch

Norwegian Cruise Line stock tumbled 10.5% Monday due to surging oil prices and disappointing earnings guidance.

From Barron's

Related Words

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

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