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
And this White Bean Chicken Chili never disappoints.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The centre-back hesitates and then passes sideways, which disappoints Szoboszlai and Bradley.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In this wager, the bad outcome isn't that AI disappoints.
—Toby Stuart, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
If this season disappoints, there will be a strong case to be made for an overhaul.
—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
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The centre-back hesitates and then passes sideways, which disappoints Szoboszlai and Bradley.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In this wager, the bad outcome isn't that AI disappoints.
—Toby Stuart, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
If this season disappoints, there will be a strong case to be made for an overhaul.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoints
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The defense also contends that Trump, as a public figure, must show actual malice—proof that the Journal knew its reporting was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth—and that the complaint fails to do so.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The latest changes—and what might come next Advertisement The 2025 civics test is similar to the 2020 one, except officers will only be required to ask questions until the applicant either passes or fails the test.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Oct. 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
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Chai is gentler on the stomach and might be better if coffee upsets your stomach.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The thing that upsets me with fashion today is everyone is so scared.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Disappoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoints. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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