Disappoint: meaning, definitions and examples

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disappoint

[ ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt ]

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feeling

To fail to meet the expectations or hopes of someone. To make someone feel sad or dissatisfied because something is not as good as they had hoped.

Synonyms

dissatisfy, fail, let down

Examples of usage

I was disappointed by the lack of support from my friends.
The team's performance in the match was disappointing.

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feeling

A feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction when something is not as good as expected.

Synonyms

dissatisfaction, letdown, sadness

Examples of usage

I couldn't hide my disappointment when I didn't get the promotion.
Her disappointment was evident when her birthday party was canceled.

Translations

Translations of the word "disappoint" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desapontar

🇮🇳 निराश करना

🇩🇪 enttäuschen

🇮🇩 mengecewakan

🇺🇦 розчаровувати

🇵🇱 rozczarować

🇯🇵 失望させる

🇫🇷 décevoir

🇪🇸 decepcionar

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığına uğratmak

🇰🇷 실망시키다

🇸🇦 يخيب الأمل

🇨🇿 zklamat

🇸🇰 sklamať

🇨🇳 使失望

🇸🇮 razočarati

🇮🇸 valda vonbrigðum

🇰🇿 көңілін қалдыру

🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუება

🇦🇿 məyus etmək

🇲🇽 decepcionar

Word origin

The word 'disappoint' originated from the Middle English word 'disappointen', which means to frustrate or to deceive. The prefix 'dis-' implies negation or reversal, while 'appoint' comes from the Latin 'appointare' meaning to prepare or to arrange. Over time, 'disappoint' evolved to its current usage in the English language, capturing the essence of unmet expectations or letdowns.