disappoint

1 of 1verb

/dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

Forms:disappoints,disappointing,disappointed,disappointed

1

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

B2transitive

The movie's ending disappointed many viewers.
His failure to show up at the party disappointed his friends.
Getting a low grade on the test disappointed her.
The cancellation of the trip disappointed the entire family.
Not receiving the promotion she was hoping for disappointed Jane.

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