Disappoint: meaning, definitions and examples
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disappoint
[ ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: appoint, appointable, appointed, appointee, appointment, disappointed.