disappoint

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint How to pronounce disappoint (audio)
Definition of disappointnext
as in to fail
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game

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Recent Examples of disappoint The wins were a shocking blow to many establishment Democrats in the party - some of whom were disappointed in the mayor for his decision to endorse. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Asian national teams largely disappointed at the World Cup, with most exiting after the group stage, a stark contrast to African teams' historic success. — Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Danielle Russell, vice president of the KC Blue Crew supporters, is disappointed about that element of the team’s latest project. — Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Assemblymember Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, whose constituency includes a large number of state employees, said he was disappointed that the governor hasn’t come to the bargaining table to negotiate telework with unions. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoint
  1. fail
  2. cheat
  3. displease
  4. upset
Verb
  • From 1994 to 2018, Mexico failed to win a World Cup knockout game and, in 2022, failed to advance past the group stage — its worst showing at a World Cup since 1978.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of fail
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  • The American grandmaster shed some light on his mindset following Kramnik’s cheating accusations in a livestream prior to his death, according to the Associated Press.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Trump has also continued to claim Democrats are trying to rig or cheat in the upcoming election, remarks that have faced rebukes from members of his own party.
    — Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of cheat
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  • Bad Bunny clearly saw something that displeased him on center court.
    — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Some customers on social media are understandably displeased by the news, with users on sites like Reddit promoting physical copies as the best way to permanently own media.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
Definition of displease
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  • France will play Paraguay in the round of 16 on Saturday, facing the team that eliminated Germany in a shocking upset during a penalty shootout on Monday.
    — Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • Unfortunately for Freddy’s team, Germany was upset by Paraguay in a penalty shootout in the round of 32, ending their World Cup title hopes in the first knockout stage.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of upset

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“Disappoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoint. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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