disappoint
word
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
dis-uh-POYNT
/dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪnt/
dis-uh-POYNT
Definition
To make someone feel sad or unhappy because something was not as good as they hoped or expected. It can also mean failing to satisfy someone’s expectations.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'disappoint someone' and 'be disappointed in/by/with'. 'Disappoint' is the action; 'disappointed' describes the feeling. It is neutral in register and often used for people, results, performances, or events.
Spanish: decepcionarPortuguese (BR): decepcionarPortuguese (PT): desiludir - dececionarChinese (Simplified): 使失望Chinese (Traditional): 使失望Hindi: निराश करनाArabic: يُخيّب أملBengali: বিরক্ত করা - হতাশ করাRussian: разочароватьJapanese: がっかりさせるVietnamese: làm thất vọngKorean: 실망시키다Turkish: hayal kırıklığına uğratmakUrdu: مایوس کرناIndonesian: mengecewakan
Example Sentences
I don't want to disappoint my parents.
basic
The movie disappointed me.
basic
We were disappointed by the test results.
basic
I hate to disappoint you, but the concert is sold out.
natural
The new phone didn't disappoint — the camera is amazing.
natural
Honestly, I'm more worried about disappointing myself than anyone else.
natural