disappoint

Meaning

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

to fail to fulfill expectations or hopes

Example Sentences

I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.

I don’t want to disappoint my parents.

Example Expressions

bitterly disappointed

Synonyms

let down, fail, dishearten, sadden, discourage, upset, frustrate

Entry 1

let down, fail, dishearten, sadden

Entry 2

let down, discourage, upset, fail, frustrate

Antonyms

satisfy, please, fulfill, delight

Entry 1

satisfy, please, fulfill, delight

Entry 2

satisfy, please, fulfill

Collocations

disappoint someone, disappoint fans, disappoint expectations, disappoint hopes, disappoint greatly, deeply disappoint, bitterly disappoint

Entry 1

disappoint someone, disappoint fans, disappoint expectations, disappoint hopes, disappoint greatly

Entry 2

deeply disappoint, disappoint someone, bitterly disappoint