Synonyms for disappoint

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dis-uh-point

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt

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Définition of disappoint

Origin : early 15c., "dispossess of appointed office," from Middle French desappointer (14c.) "undo the appointment, remove from office," from des- (see dis-) + appointer "appoint" (see appoint).
Modern sense of "to frustrate expectations" (late 15c.) is from secondary meaning of "fail to keep an appointment." Related: Disappointed; disappointing.

verb sadden, dismay; frustrate

Example sentences :

He did not disappoint the hopes of his friends in regard to his fiscal abilities.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

But he had asked her to go to the theatre, and he did not wish to disappoint her.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Of course, Martin had not meant to disappoint her, nor deliberately hurt her.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

They've always wanted a sister to pet; and Aunt Phoebe is hoping you'll not disappoint her.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

I dared not disappoint him by telling him that I loved Charley Osborne.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

And Tommy's white's a sheet—for fear he'll disappoint them, you know.
Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet

I must insist upon this privilege, so do not disappoint me, I beg.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

No, Gertrude, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I don't think much of your idea.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

But I will not do that; for to do that would be only to disappoint or grieve them.
Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

And Ian did not disappoint the happy hopes which called him.
Extract from : « An Orkney Maid » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

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