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disappoint

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappointverb

disappointed

Past Simple

disappointed

Past Participle

disappointing

ing-form

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

Translations

The movie disappointed the fans who were expecting a thrilling sequel.

Le film a déçu les fans qui s’attendaient à une suite palpitante.

Additional translations

désappointerSoutenu ou vieilli.

Definitions

To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.

The movie disappointed the fans who were expecting a thrilling sequel.

To cause someone to feel sad or displeased by not meeting their expectations.

She didn't want to disappoint her parents by not getting into the college of their choice.

Synonyms

let down

Antonyms

disappointpast participle

Definitions

Feeling sad or displeased because someone or something has not met one’s expectations.

The children were disappointed when the picnic was canceled.

disappointgerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing disappointment; not as good as hoped or expected.

The sequel was disappointing compared to the original movie.