disappoint

[dis-uh-point]

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

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• disappointer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappoint¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappoint¹

C15 (originally meaning: to remove from office): from Old French desapointier; see _dis- ¹ , _appoint

Example Sentences

And he said he was “very disappointed” in Putin.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to broadcaster CNBC, White House economic adviser Kevin Hasset conceded that the August jobs numbers were "disappointing" but said he expected revisions in future months would present a better picture.

From BBC

It's hard to judge where Aston Villa are at because they were so disappointing last season but I don't think they will have the same struggles this time around.

From BBC

The newspapers couldn't get enough of the newest member of the Royal Family, and Katharine did not disappoint.

From BBC

In terms of sales, the company has seen "positive momentum" overseas but is "disappointed" by its US performance, said Lululemon boss Calvin McDonald in a statement.

From BBC

Related Words

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