Disappoint (Verb)
Meaning
Fail to meet the hopes or expectations of; "Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The hotel accommodations did disappoint the couple who were expecting a more luxurious stay.
- His lack of effort in the project disappoint the team and meant they missed the deadline.
- Her mother's disapproval disappointed her when she chose to pursue a different career.
- The rainy weather disappointed the children who were looking forward to playing outside all day.
- He disappointed his parents by not attending his high school reunion.