Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disappoint
verb
/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/
Definition
To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.
Examples
- She was disappointed when she didn’t get the job.
- He disappointed his friends by not showing up to the party.
- The movie was so bad that it disappointed the fans.
Meaning
Disappoint means to cause someone to feel sad or displeased because something did not happen as they expected.
Synonyms
- dismay
- let down
- frustrate
- dishearten
- discourage
