Synonyms of disappoint

disappoint

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint 

as in to fail

to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of

they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fail
• cheat
• displease
• upset
• let down
• dissatisfy
• deceive
• distress
• disillusion
• bum (out)
• delude
• mock
• chagrin
• disgruntle
• discontent
• disenchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfy
• gratify
• fulfill
• content
• gladden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disappoint

The menu is rich and in many cases old-school English — fans of steak and kidney pies and guinea fowl and of course the desserts, such as sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble are unlikely to be disappointed. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

That approach may have disappointed viewers hoping to hear the basketball icon discuss players such as LeBron James or major storylines such as the controversy involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Shoppers hoping for a respite from rising inflation were again disappointed in September, as prices ballooned again, far overshooting the Federal Reserve’s target rate. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

During the mid-1970's, comet experts had warned that the comet would likely disappoint much of the general public. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026