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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Advertisement As the world fails to meet its 2025 Paris Agreement target, climate leaders from across industries are working overtime to make up for the lack of global governmental action.—
Erin McMullen,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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For this new study in particular, the researchers focused on the 5FU, which often both fails to reach cancer cells efficiently and attacks healthy tissue—causing side effects like nausea, fatigue and, in rare cases, even heart failure.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 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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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
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Prevent upsets to your meal (and upsets to your hungry guests) by making every spice, seasoning, and ingredient easy to find.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the one thing that really upsets her on a plane?—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Disappoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoints. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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