as in to fail
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game
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Recent Examples of disappoint
McClung didn’t disappoint on his next try despite having already clinched a spot in the final.
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Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
But if diners are disappointed with the Guide’s misfires, the cooks themselves are furious.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2025
Viewers looking for a sharp analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or a deeper reading of the catastrophic war in Gaza and ongoing hostage crisis, may be disappointed by the movie’s insistence on focusing entirely on one single family’s tragic predicament.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
How People with the Most Romantic Jobs Prepare for Valentine's Day
While disappointed, the wife ultimately agreed to the cancellation.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disappoint
Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
But if diners are disappointed with the Guide’s misfires, the cooks themselves are furious.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2025
Viewers looking for a sharp analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or a deeper reading of the catastrophic war in Gaza and ongoing hostage crisis, may be disappointed by the movie’s insistence on focusing entirely on one single family’s tragic predicament.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
How People with the Most Romantic Jobs Prepare for Valentine's Day
While disappointed, the wife ultimately agreed to the cancellation.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disappoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoint
Verb
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But any argument that new apps are not required now fails.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Oilers failed to shut down Michkov, though, who had his second career 3-point effort and could be rejuvenated for the stretch run.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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In July 2022, Renay announced her split from NE-YO in a fiery Instagram caption that accused him of cheating.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Here are four deeper psychological factors behind why some people cheat—even in happy relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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That could displease the White House, as Mr. Trump pivots toward Russia seeking to bring a swift end to the conflict.—
Kim Barker,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Release Date Confirmed: Your Schedule For The Newest iPhone Other potential concerns are that President Trump could use IRS audits as retribution against his political adversaries and others who have displeased him.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Arizona apologized for fans’ derogatory chants directed at BYU after the Cougars upset the No. 19 Wildcats in a wild 96-95 win Saturday night.—
Jenna West,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Jimmy Uso shockingly upset Drew McIntyre with a rollup.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Disappoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoint. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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