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disappoint

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint means: To make someone unhappy because something is less good than they hoped.

verb

BELOW EXPECTATIONSB1

To make someone unhappy because something is less good than they hoped.

  • The film disappointed me.
  • Her results disappointed her parents.
  • I hope the food won't disappoint you.

Similar words: let down

Common phrases: disappoint someone, disappoint your fans, disappoint your parents, disappoint the audience

UNFULFILLED HOPEB1

To make someone unhappy because an event or result they hoped for does not happen.

  • I hate to disappoint you, but I can't come.
  • The cancelled trip disappointed the children.
  • We disappointed everyone who hoped for an early opening.

Similar words: let down

Common phrases: disappoint someone, sorry to disappoint, disappoint their hopes

Questions about disappoint

What does disappoint mean?

To make someone unhappy because something is less good than they hoped.

What is disappoint in other languages?

Türkçe: hayal kırıklığına uğratmak · Español: decepcionar · Français: décevoir · Deutsch: enttäuschen · Italiano: deludere · 日本語: がっかりさせる

How do you pronounce disappoint?

It is pronounced /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/.

How do you use disappoint in a sentence?

The film disappointed me. Her results disappointed her parents.

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