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/
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
The empty stadium seats disappoint the young pitcher on his big debut day.
The runner's unexpected detour disappointed him after he had aimed for the trophy.
He hoped they would appoint him at that crucial point, but their decision disappointed him.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French disappoint, derived from Old French desappointer meaning 'to remove from office' or 'to undo an appointment'. The term originally referred to dismissing someone from a promised position, as when a ruler removed a courtier from the royal court.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite, reverse) + appoint (to assign to a position) = to remove from appointment or undo an assignment. The meaning evolved from literal removal from office to the modern sense of failing to fulfill expectations.
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📝Examples
“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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