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disappoint

[ dis-uh-point ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of:

    His gross ingratitude disappointed us.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate:

    to be disappointed in love.



verb (used without object)

  1. to bring or cause disappointment.

disappoint

/ ˌɪəˈɔɪԳ /

verb

  1. to fail to meet the expectations, hopes, desires, or standards of; let down
  2. to prevent the fulfilment of (a plan, intention, etc); frustrate; thwart
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • 徱a·ǾԳİ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disappoint1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Middle French word desappointer. See dis- 1, appoint
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disappoint1

C15 (originally meaning: to remove from office): from Old French desapointier; see dis- 1, appoint
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First, ministers believed the UK could escape tariffs, then they said they were prepared in case, then disappointed when they arrived.

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The bureau said it was "disappointed" by the ruling, in a post on X. "Freedom of expression must be protected for all," it added.

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Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that Postecolgou's position is under threat heading into the final weeks of the season as a consequence of a disappointing campaign.

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“We are deeply disappointed by this ill-informed decision, which immediately affects critical programs supported by these funds,” Rebecca Wendt, the California deputy state librarian, said in a statement.

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"I was disappointed in a certain way, some of the things that were said over the last day or two having to do with Zelensky," Trump commented on 30 March.

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