Meaning & Definition of word "Disappoint"

Disappoint

/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/

1. to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.
- Example: I was really looking forward to the concert, but it disappointed me.
2. to let someone down or cause someone to feel sad or displeased.
- Example: She didn't want to disappoint her parents by failing the exam.
3. to fail to achieve a desired outcome.
- Example: The movie was expected to be a blockbuster, but it disappointed at the box office.

From Old French 'desappointer', meaning to displace or to let down.

let down:

To cause someone to feel disappointed.

disappoint someone:

To fail to meet someone's expectations.

bitterly disappointed:

Feeling a deep sense of loss or regret.

disappointment:

The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

disappointing:

Causing disappointment; not meeting expectations.

Meaning: Fail to live up to the hype.

Example Sentence: That concert was such a bummer, totally disappointed.

Meaning: Being let down by something.

Example Sentence: I was really hyped about that new game, but it ended up being a total disappointment.