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
But Hilton disappoints again and again.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Canvas Bucket Hats Inspired by Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston’s Instagram never disappoints, often including adorable dogs, friends (sometimes THE Friends), and enviable hair to boot.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Thanks Koe for another banger 🙌 Never disappoints.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
That result disappoints some rehab industry reformers who wanted the case to go to trial, and see any evidence come out.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Consumption disappoints While exports and manufacturing have been strong performers, consumption has disappointed economists.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
No matter the season or occasion, corn is a side dish that never disappoints.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
If the report disappoints, Woods said to watch levels between $149 to $145 for support.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
The only kicker in this period could be that someone disappoints.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Canvas Bucket Hats Inspired by Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston’s Instagram never disappoints, often including adorable dogs, friends (sometimes THE Friends), and enviable hair to boot.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Thanks Koe for another banger 🙌 Never disappoints.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
That result disappoints some rehab industry reformers who wanted the case to go to trial, and see any evidence come out.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Consumption disappoints While exports and manufacturing have been strong performers, consumption has disappointed economists.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
No matter the season or occasion, corn is a side dish that never disappoints.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
If the report disappoints, Woods said to watch levels between $149 to $145 for support.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
The only kicker in this period could be that someone disappoints.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoints
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If a potential winner fails to respond to notification, fails to return required documents on time, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate, in Sponsor’s discretion.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Different 'tools' if diplomacy fails Vance did not rule out military fighting intensifying before the war ends, if months of negotiations fail to produce a deal.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Patel hasn’t been reluctant to fight back against reporting that displeases him.—
David Bauder,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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Though Lesnar rarely cheats to win, Femi isn’t going to lose clean.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Five average players committed to protecting the middle of the ice are more effective than four great ones and one who cheats for offence.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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What upsets Harry and Meghan about it?—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2026
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The fruit upsets their digestive systems.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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“Disappoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoints. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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