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disappoint

/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/
dis · ap · point
Adverb:disappointingly
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Adjective:disappointing
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Past Simple:disappointed
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Past Participle:disappointed
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Present Participle:disappointing
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disappoint Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To fail to fulfill the hopes, expectations, or desires of someone.

Example

"The sequel did not disappoint the loyal fans who had waited years for its release."

2

To prevent a hope, plan, or expectation from being realized or accomplished.

Example

"Unforeseen budget cuts threatened to disappoint their ambitious plans for the new community center."

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• Rhymes for disappoint

• Nearby Words

disanthus
disappear
disappearance
disappoint
disappointed
disappointedly
disappointing

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French 'desappointer', originally meaning to remove someone from an appointed office or position before shifting to the broader sense of frustrating expectations.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disappoint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disappoint
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