disappoint — to make someone feel sad or displeased because something they hoped for did not happen or was not as expected
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel sad or displeased because something they hoped for did not happen or was not as expected
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
Korean meaning: 실망시키다, 기대에 어긋나게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 디서**포인**트
Example Sentences
- My cat disappointed me by ignoring the expensive toy and playing with the box instead.
- I don't want to disappoint my parents with my grades.
- The weather forecast disappointed picnic lovers by predicting rain.
disappoint
VERB//ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt//
to make someone feel sad or displeased because something they hoped for did not happen or was not as expected
to make someone feel sad or displeased because something they hoped for did not happen or was not as expected
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프랑스어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 '약속된 자리에서 해임하다'라는 의미였습니다. 마치 왕이 신하를 궁궐에서 쫓아내는 것처럼요.
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“My cat disappointed me by ignoring the expensive toy and playing with the box instead.”
“I don't want to disappoint my parents with my grades.”
“The weather forecast disappointed picnic lovers by predicting rain.”
“My smartphone disappointed me by dying right before I could take the perfect selfie.”
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