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Synonyms & Similar Words
dishearten
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disillusion
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dissatisfy
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let down
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Meaning of Disappoint
The primary meaning of the word "disappoint" is to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes.
Definitions
- To fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes
- To fail to satisfy someone's wishes or needs
- To cause someone to feel sad or disheartened because something has not happened or been as good as they expected
Etymology of Disappoint
The word "disappoint" has its roots in the Old French word "desappointer", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "away from" or "opposite of") and "appointer" (meaning "to appoint" or "to designate")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of failing to meet expectations or appointments
Example Uses
- The movie disappointed me because it did not live up to the hype
- She was disappointed when she did not get the job she had applied for
- The team's loss disappointed their fans who had been hoping for a win