as in fails
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 disappoints
If this season disappoints, there will be a strong case to be made for an overhaul.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
On the flip side, if macro data disappoints or surprise headline policy shifts introduce more volatility, buyer confidence could take another hit.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Although the hosts and entertainment are yet to be announced, the Golden Vines® never disappoints.
—Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
While the market's closure disappoints some local customers, Koncki views it as a necessary step to grow his salsa business.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Next, Maron claims Maher disappoints his entire family.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
The King of Pop never disappoints .
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
On the flip side, if macro data disappoints or surprise headline policy shifts introduce more volatility, buyer confidence could take another hit.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Although the hosts and entertainment are yet to be announced, the Golden Vines® never disappoints.
—Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
While the market's closure disappoints some local customers, Koncki views it as a necessary step to grow his salsa business.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Next, Maron claims Maher disappoints his entire family.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
The King of Pop never disappoints .
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoints
Verb
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Even when synchronization works technically, legal enforceability often fails.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Democratic Party is in shambles because it has become consumed by leadership that wants to have cerebral debates over abstract concepts, and the Republican Party brand, vis-à-vis its own leadership, fails to appeal to greater masses because of its fascination with uninformed arrogance.—
Fabian Naranjo Gonzalez,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the corporate chiefs also know that Trump is a vengeful man with the power to target anyone who speaks out against him, or any business that displeases him.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What upsets me the most about that is that people believe it.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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This upsets David and leads to a backstage father-son confrontation.—
Rob Reiner,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disappoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoints. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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