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Meaning of disappoint
To fail to meet the expectations or hopes of someone.
Etymology of disappoint
The word "disappoint" comes from the Old French "desappointer", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "away from" or "opposite of") and "appointer" (meaning "to assign or designate")
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of removing someone from a position or office, but its meaning has since expanded to include the idea of failing to meet expectations or causing disappointment
Synonyms
disillusion
discontent
dishearten
dismay
depress
deject
demoralize
displease
frustrate
exasperate
vex
irk
annoy
perturb
disturb
unsettle
disquiet
trouble
disappoint
disillusion
disenchant
let down
fail
fall short
neglect
omit
overlook
slight
snub
rebuff
repel
dissatisfy
unfulfill
defeat
foil
thwart
baffle
perplex
confound
disconcert
offend
affront
insult
outrage
inflame
provoke
infuriate
enrage
incense
rile
anger
irritate
nettle
gall
chafe
grate
rankle
ruffle
vexate
fret
Vex
irritate
Definitions
- To fail to meet the expectations or hopes of someone
- To cause someone to feel disappointed or dissatisfied
Usage Examples
- The movie disappointed me, I was expecting a lot more action
- She was disappointed by the service at the restaurant
- The team's loss disappointed their fans
- The news of the cancellation disappointed everyone who was looking forward to the event
Antonyms
satisfy
please
delight
thrill
exhilarate
excite
gratify
fulfill
content
cheer
gladden
encourage
hearten
inspire
motivate
uplift
reassure
comfort
solace
console
appease
placate
pacify
calm
soothe
tranquilize
compose
assuage
alleviate
mitigate
satisfy
compensate
reward
repay
requite
indemnify
recompense