Disappoint

/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.

I was really looking forward to the concert, but it disappointed me.

to let someone down or cause someone to feel sad or displeased.

She didn't want to disappoint her parents by failing the exam.

to fail to achieve a desired outcome.

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.

Fail to live up to the hype.

That concert was such a bummer, totally disappointed.

Being let down by something.

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