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
District 7 Councilmember Bien Doan, who voted against the message, said he was disappointed the budget did not include an emergency medical response program, arguing that gaps in medication accountability put lives at risk.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
And demand for Lilly’s weight loss pill Orforglipron, which is expected to launch in the second quarter, could be set to disappoint, according to HSBC.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
This year, nestled into its new home at LACMA, our ultra-exclusive celebration didn't disappoint.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
As Moyes attests, there are small improvements that can be made — at home and on the road — but the fact that Everton’s boss is disappointed with a loss against the champions-in-waiting shows how close his side was to providing the perfect away performance.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
And demand for Lilly’s weight loss pill Orforglipron, which is expected to launch in the second quarter, could be set to disappoint, according to HSBC.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
This year, nestled into its new home at LACMA, our ultra-exclusive celebration didn't disappoint.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
As Moyes attests, there are small improvements that can be made — at home and on the road — but the fact that Everton’s boss is disappointed with a loss against the champions-in-waiting shows how close his side was to providing the perfect away performance.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoint
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That too is likely to fail as lawmakers hold a rare weekend session.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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After failing to score in three consecutive league games, Farke must be tempted to tweak the system.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Indigenous people have been cheated through laws such as are operated in Nigeria today.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Paul frequently accuses Mortenson of cheating and lying, which he’s openly admitted to — after he gets caught.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The few who displeased or challenged him usually suffered some form of punishment, as Madigan held firm control over campaign funding on which most members relied for re-election.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Baath Party was also displeased by the open secret that Iran – as well as Israel and the United States – was covertly supporting the Kurds in its fight against the Iraqi central government.—
Lily Hindy,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Hawkeyes upset Florida’s offensive rhythm to force six turnovers in the first eight minutes, while the Gators missed numerous scoring opportunities close to the basket.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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This upset more than a few British patriots, who then stepped out with the British flags.—
Simon Constable,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Disappoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoint. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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