disappoint
verb
dis·ap·point
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint 
disappointed; disappointing; disappoints
: to fail to meet the expectation or hope of : frustrate
the team disappointed its fans
He disappointed his parents with his decision.
: to fail to meet a hope or expectation : to cause disappointment
where the show disappoints most is in the work of the younger generation—
John Ashbery
John AshberyExamples of disappoint in a Sentence
The team disappointed its fans.
The show may disappoint some viewers.
The novel disappoints by being predictable and overly long.
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However, Humphrey said the defense came away from Wednesday’s first practice disappointed in its play and its inability to force turnovers.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Aramark said in a statement earlier this week that the company was disappointed in the strike deadline and that contingency plans are in place to ensure fans at Fenway Park will have the ability to purchase food and drink during the games this weekend.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
In a statement to IndyStar, ACLU of Indiana spokesperson Laura Forbes said the organization is disappointed in the decision and is considering its options.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
It’s directed by Matt Shakman and currently holds an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score – just a few points higher than Superman (another superhero movie I was mostly disappointed by this year).
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Aramark said in a statement earlier this week that the company was disappointed in the strike deadline and that contingency plans are in place to ensure fans at Fenway Park will have the ability to purchase food and drink during the games this weekend.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
In a statement to IndyStar, ACLU of Indiana spokesperson Laura Forbes said the organization is disappointed in the decision and is considering its options.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
It’s directed by Matt Shakman and currently holds an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score – just a few points higher than Superman (another superhero movie I was mostly disappointed by this year).
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disappoint
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“Disappoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappoint. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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disappoint
verb
dis·ap·point
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint
: to fail to meet the expectation or hope of
the team disappointed its fans
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