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- [dis-uh-point]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt/
- /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-point]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt/
Definitions of disappoint word
- verb with object disappoint to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us. 1
- verb with object disappoint to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate: to be disappointed in love. 1
- verb without object disappoint to bring or cause disappointment. 1
- noun disappoint Fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of (someone). 1
- transitive verb disappoint fail to fulfil wishes 1
- transitive verb disappoint defeat fulfilment of 1
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Origin of disappoint
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Middle French word desappointer. See dis-1, appoint
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Parts of speech for Disappoint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disappoint popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disappoint
verb disappoint
- dissatisfy — to cause to be displeased, especially by failing to provide something expected or desired.
- disillusion — to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- dumbfound — to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
- disconcert — to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
adjective disappoint
- underwhelm — to fail to interest or astonish: After all the ballyhoo, most critics were underwhelmed by the movie.
Antonyms for disappoint
verb disappoint
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- clear up — When you clear up or clear a place up, you tidy things and put them away.
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