disappoint

[US]/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
[UK]/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of (someone)

Phrases & Collocations

feel disappointed

disappointing news

disappointing results

disappointing outcome

Example Sentences

they were disappointed yet again.

the team made a disappointing start.

be disappointed of one's purpose

I'm sorry to disappoint your hope.

a disappointed young man)

The book disappointed me.

He is disappointed with the pool car.

He was disappointed at the result.

I have no wish to disappoint everyone by postponing the visit.

I'm disappointed in you, Mary.

I was disappointed by the food and the inattentive service.

his performance was disappointing to say the least.

tut-tut, Robin, you disappoint me.

All of us were disappointed by him.

finished the marathon in a disappointing 12th place.

The brevity of the concert disappointed the audience.

It was a disappointing performance which lacked finesse.

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