😞disappoint

verb
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

Meaning

to fail to fulfill expectations or hopes
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

Example Sentences

I don’t want to disappoint my parents.

I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.

Example Expressions

bitterly disappointed

Synonyms

let down, discourage, upset, fail, frustrate, dishearten, sadden
Entry 1
let down, discourage, upset, fail, frustrate
Entry 2
let down, fail, dishearten, sadden

Antonyms

satisfy, please, fulfill, delight
Entry 1
satisfy, please, fulfill
Entry 2
satisfy, please, fulfill, delight

Collocations

deeply disappoint, disappoint someone, bitterly disappoint, disappoint fans, disappoint expectations, disappoint hopes, disappoint greatly
Entry 1
deeply disappoint, disappoint someone, bitterly disappoint
Entry 2
disappoint someone, disappoint fans, disappoint expectations, disappoint hopes, disappoint greatly

More Example Sentences

I am too disappointed to talk right now.

I was too disappointed to reply politely.

She is afraid of disappointing her family.

We are afraid of disappointing our parents.

They were too disappointed to look hopeful.

She was too disappointed to attend the party.

She is disappointed in her friend’s behavior.

We got too disappointed to discuss the result.

They are too disappointed to trust the promise.

I am disappointed in myself for not preparing well.

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to give reasons for or against something; to dispute or debate

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