Disappoints Meaning in English
word · lemma: disappoint
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnts
dis-uh-POYNTs
dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪnts
dis-uh-POYNTs
Definition
To make someone feel sad or unhappy because something is not as good as they expected or hoped.
Usage & Nuances
Used for situations where expectations are not met. Common phrases: 'never disappoints', 'really disappoints'. Often used with objects like 'movie', 'person', or 'performance'. Don't confuse with 'upset' (stronger, more emotional).
Spanish: decepcionaPortuguese (BR): decepcionaPortuguese (PT): desilude - dececionaChinese (Simplified): 让人失望Chinese (Traditional): 讓人失望Hindi: निराश करता हैArabic: يخيب الآمالBengali: বিরক্ত করে - হতাশ করেRussian: разочаровываетJapanese: がっかりさせるVietnamese: làm thất vọngKorean: 실망시키다Turkish: hayal kırıklığına uğratırUrdu: مایوس کرناIndonesian: mengecewakan
Example Sentences
This movie always disappoints me.
basic
It disappoints her when you forget her birthday.
basic
Bad weather often disappoints tourists.
basic
My favorite restaurant never disappoints.
natural
It really disappoints me when people are late without telling me.
natural
His attitude really disappoints the whole team.
natural