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
This nostalgic recipe never disappoints.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Sales grow, but outlook disappoints The strength area of the new Planet Fitness at 226 Harvard Avenue in Allston.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
The only kicker in this period could be that someone disappoints.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
When looking for hairspiration, model Soo Joo Park never disappoints.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
If a lender originally underwrote a deal at 5x debt-to-Ebitda assuming strong growth, that multiple automatically rises when the earnings side of the equation disappoints.
—Joe Weisenthal, Bloomberg, 12 Feb. 2026
If someone disappoints, remember that is on them and is no reflection on you.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Brooklinen’s high-quality bedding never disappoints, and their down comforter is no exception.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Texans 24, Steelers 20 Green Bay defense disappoints in prime time.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Sales grow, but outlook disappoints The strength area of the new Planet Fitness at 226 Harvard Avenue in Allston.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
The only kicker in this period could be that someone disappoints.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
When looking for hairspiration, model Soo Joo Park never disappoints.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
If a lender originally underwrote a deal at 5x debt-to-Ebitda assuming strong growth, that multiple automatically rises when the earnings side of the equation disappoints.
—Joe Weisenthal, Bloomberg, 12 Feb. 2026
If someone disappoints, remember that is on them and is no reflection on you.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Brooklinen’s high-quality bedding never disappoints, and their down comforter is no exception.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Texans 24, Steelers 20 Green Bay defense disappoints in prime time.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoints
Verb
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If the Senate fails to pass it, what happens?—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the court will determine whether the TPS holders equal-protection claim fails on the merits.—
Zoe Sobel,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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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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Inspired by real stories, Eva Marcille portrays a wife who miraculously cheats death after her husband’s (Tyler Lepley) betrayal in Pushed Off a Plane and Survived airing on February 28.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Blashill wants the Blackhawks to be a fast-pressure team at both ends of the rink, one that attacks vertically but never cheats for offense.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If iron upsets your stomach, take it with a small snack.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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This upsets her husband, Paul, who has returned with his and Roxie’s two young sons.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Disappoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoints. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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