disappoint (Meaning)
disappoint (v)
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
disappoint (v. t.)
To defeat of expectation or hope; to hinder from the attainment of that which was expected, hoped, or desired; to balk; as, a man is disappointed of his hopes or expectations, or his hopes, desires, intentions, expectations, or plans are disappointed; a bad season disappoints the farmer of his crops; a defeat disappoints an enemy of his spoil.
To frustrate; to fail; to hinder of result.
Synonyms & Antonyms of disappoint
disappoint Sentence Examples
- The disastrous result of the basketball game left the entire team disappointed.
- Sarah was disappointed when she learned that her friend couldn't make it to her birthday party.
- Despite the hype, the new movie was a letdown, leaving many viewers disappointed.
- The company's failure to meet its financial targets disappointed shareholders, leading to a drop in stock prices.
- The politician's broken promises left his constituents feeling disappointed and disillusioned.
- The restaurant's poor service and mediocre food left the diners disappointed and dissatisfied.
- The student was disappointed with their test score, despite studying hard.
- The weather forecast predicted a sunny day, but the cloudy skies and rain left everyone disappointed.
- The gift turned out to be something the recipient already had, which left them disappointed.
- The outcome of the peace talks was disappointing, leaving little hope for a resolution.
FAQs About the word disappoint
fail to meet the hopes or expectations ofTo defeat of expectation or hope; to hinder from the attainment of that which was expected, hoped, or desired; to balk;
upset, displease,fail, cheat, dissatisfy,let down, deceive, disgruntle, delude, bum (out)
fulfill, content, satisfy, content, gratify, fulfill,satisfy, gratify,fulfil, fulfil
The disastrous result of the basketball game left the entire team disappointed.
Sarah was disappointed when she learned that her friend couldn't make it to her birthday party.
Despite the hype, the new movie was a letdown, leaving many viewers disappointed.
The company's failure to meet its financial targets disappointed shareholders, leading to a drop in stock prices.
