Definition of DISAPPOINT

disappoint

Verb

  • fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
  • To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
  • To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
  • To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
  • To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.
  • To prevent (something planned or attempted).

Examples

  • His lack of respect disappointed her.
  • I was disappointed by last year’s revenue.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French desapointer (compare French désappointer); .

Synonyms

let down, frustrate, thwart

Antonyms

satisfy

Scrabble Score: 15

disappoint: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
disappoint: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disappoint: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

disappoint: valid Words With Friends Word