Cool MateMeaning of Disappoint
In simple words: To make someone feel sad because something is not as good as expected.
Disappoint in a sentence
- Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans.
- I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested.
- The movie had disappointed her *(= it wasn't as good as she had expected)*.
- I hate to disappoint the children when they've been looking forward to it so much.
- His latest novel does not disappoint.
- It disappointed me that nobody bothered to say thank you.
- The new government had soon disappointed the hopes of many of its supporters.
- If he agrees to the deal he will disappoint the expectations of many colleagues.
How to use Disappoint
Use 'disappoint' when expressing feelings of letdown. It's appropriate for both serious and casual situations but avoid using it in overly casual contexts like slang.
Grammar pattern
disappoint + object
Memory hint
Think of 'dis' like not, and 'appoint' like a special occasion – when it doesn't meet expectations, you feel disappointed.
Related words
Collocations with Disappoint
- disappoint someone
- disappoint expectations
- disappoint a friend
- disappoint fans
- disappoint in
Synonyms for Disappoint
- let down
- dismay
- dishearten
- discourage
- fail
Common mistakes with Disappoint
- Confused with 'disappointment' as a verb.
- Using 'disappoint' without an object, e.g., 'He disappointed' instead of 'He disappointed me.'
Disappoint appears in
Disappoint in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُخَيِّب أمل
أن تجعل شخصًا يشعر بالحزن لأن شيئًا ما ليس جيدًا كما كان متوقعًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হতাশ করা
কাউকে দুঃখিত করা কারণ কিছু প্রত্যাশার চেয়ে ভালো নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
enttäuschen
Jemanden traurig machen, weil etwas nicht so gut ist wie erwartet.
- SpanishEspañol
Decepcionar
Hacer que alguien se sienta triste porque algo no es tan bueno como esperaba.
- Persianفارسی
ناامید کردن
کسی را ناراحت کردن چون چیزی آنطور که انتظار میرفته خوب نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Décevoir
Rendre quelqu'un triste parce que quelque chose n'est pas aussi bien que prévu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निराश करना
किसी को दुखी महसूस कराना क्योंकि कुछ उम्मीद से कमतर है।
- ItalianItaliano
Deludere
Far sentire triste qualcuno perché qualcosa non è come ci si aspettava.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Decepcionar
Deixar alguém triste porque algo não saiu como esperado.
- RussianРусский
Разочаровывать
Заставить кого-то расстроиться, потому что что-то оказалось не таким хорошим, как ожидалось.
- Urduاردو
مایوس کردن، ناامید کردن
کسی کو دکھی کرنا جب کوئی چیز توقع سے کم ہو۔
- Chinese中文
Disappoint
让某人因为某事不如预期而感到难过。
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Frequently asked questions about Disappoint
What does Disappoint mean?
To make someone feel sad because something is not as good as expected.
What is the definition of Disappoint?
to make somebody feel sad because something that they hope for or expect to happen does not happen or is not as good as they hoped
How do you use Disappoint in a sentence?
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans.
Can you give another example of Disappoint?
I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested.
What are synonyms for Disappoint?
Common alternatives include let down, dismay, dishearten, discourage, fail.
What is the opposite of Disappoint?
Opposite meanings include please, satisfy, delight.
What words go with Disappoint?
It commonly pairs with disappoint someone, disappoint expectations, disappoint a friend, disappoint fans, disappoint in.
What are common mistakes when using Disappoint?
Confused with 'disappointment' as a verb. Using 'disappoint' without an object, e.g., 'He disappointed' instead of 'He disappointed me.'
How do you pronounce Disappoint?
US: /["/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/","/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnts/","/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/","/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/","/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnts/","/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/","/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Disappoint?
Use 'disappoint' when expressing feelings of letdown. It's appropriate for both serious and casual situations but avoid using it in overly casual contexts like slang.
What CEFR level is Disappoint?
"Disappoint" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.