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
The United States also disappointed Gulf leaders with a limited response to an attack by the Houthis, a militia backed by Iran, on Abu Dhabi in 2022.
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Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
Penta Michael Cole admitted he has been impressed by Dominik Mysterio’s athletic prowess, but remains disappointed by his attitude.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Once again, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has completely disappointed the universe and all music fans by not inducting Sonic Youth.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
That’s why many in the real estate space are disappointed in the decision by a Washington regulator to end support for some programs that helped many Americans over that hurdle and into a position to buy homes.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 12 May 2025
Penta Michael Cole admitted he has been impressed by Dominik Mysterio’s athletic prowess, but remains disappointed by his attitude.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Once again, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has completely disappointed the universe and all music fans by not inducting Sonic Youth.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
That’s why many in the real estate space are disappointed in the decision by a Washington regulator to end support for some programs that helped many Americans over that hurdle and into a position to buy homes.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoint
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Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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The final lot, a tempera painting by Jacob Lawrence from 1958, failed to sell, providing a rather awkward round of applause to close the evening.—
Robb Report,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Disgruntled attendees, many of them authors, said they felt cheated by event organizers, who failed to deliver on most, if not all fronts.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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In their stories about others, 92% chronicled how misfortune befell cheating partners, indebted friends, bullies and lousy coworkers.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Some students felt the interview was a blunder the Bills might be displeased with as an organization, but others liked the feistiness and wondered if beleaguered Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams would benefit from a similar approach with local media.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Some of Washington's ideas are also likely to displease Moscow.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jasmine Paolini upset American Coco Gauff to become the first Italian to win the Italian Open in 40 years.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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At 34 years old, Stockman's youthful assurance and irreverence for sacred cows of all kinds soon upset many of his former colleagues on the Hill.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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“Disappoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoint. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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