Disappoint with Meaning in English
expression
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
dis-uh-POYNT WITH
dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪnt/ /wˈɪð
dis-uh-POYNT WITH
Definition
To cause someone to feel unhappy or let down about something or someone. Often used when someone expects a certain result or behavior and does not get it.
Usage & Nuances
'Disappoint with' is followed by the reason for disappointment: 'disappoint with your results'. Use 'disappointed in' for people (e.g., 'I'm disappointed in you'), and 'disappointed by' for actions/events. Formal or neutral register.
Spanish: decepcionar conPortuguese (BR): desapontar comPortuguese (PT): desiludir comChinese (Simplified): 对……感到失望Chinese (Traditional): 對……感到失望Hindi: से निराश होनाArabic: خيبة أمل منBengali: ...দিয়ে হতাশ করাRussian: разочаровать вJapanese: 〜にがっかりさせるVietnamese: thất vọng vềKorean: ~에 실망하다Turkish: -den hayal kırıklığına uğramakUrdu: سے مایوس کرناIndonesian: kecewa dengan
Example Sentences
Many students disappoint with their exam results.
basic
I did not want to disappoint with my project.
basic
The movie disappointed with its ending.
basic
The team's performance really disappointed with all the missed goals.
natural
Sorry if I disappoint with my answer—I tried my best.
natural
People often disappoint with promises they can't keep.
natural