disappoint

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint How to pronounce disappoint (audio)
Definition of disappointnext
as in to fail
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game

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Recent Examples of disappoint Of course, the runways always deliver some showstopping moments, and this season’s statement dresses did not disappoint. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 When outcomes disappoint, the conversation should focus on decision-making capability, not technical sophistication. — Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 At some stage at least some of these tech firms will disappoint and perhaps cut capital spending as well as write off some of the value of past investments. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 The trust’s president and CEO, Brent Leggs, said the group was disappointed with the decision but pleased with Roberts’ dissent. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappoint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoint
  1. fail
  2. cheat
  3. displease
  4. upset
Verb
  • Like at Brentford’s Gtech Stadium, Spurs failed to win with the first contact from a deep corner, allowing the ball to be headed across their penalty area to an unmarked Yoane Wissa, who acrobatically converted past Antonin Kinsky.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For example, an enterprise may deploy an AI customer-service agent that achieves high technical accuracy, yet still fail because customers must repeat information, escalation paths are unclear and employees frequently override recommendations.
    — Ashwin Gaidhani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fail
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  • Some of the common concerns addressed by the guidance include the privacy of student data being input into AI systems, the potential for cheating and emphasis on human input and verification.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In an atmosphere of uncertainty—and given prevailing concerns about students using AI to cheat—such bans would seem to make some sense.
    — Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheat
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  • While most of the male cops were unhappy with the gender integration of the department, a lot of the women officers were displeased, too.
    — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The only cohort of players likely to be displeased with this year’s prize money increases are doubles specialists.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of displease
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  • Appalachian State received $400,000 to visit Michigan in 2007 and delivered the most famous upset the sport has seen.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jury instructions were given following a sidebar between Sullivan and the attorneys, which apparently upset Reddington.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of upset

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“Disappoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoint. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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