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
Best Amazon Designer Shoes Deals Last but not least, Amazon's designer shoe section never disappoints.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Brooklinen’s high-quality bedding never disappoints, and their down comforter is no exception.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Central banks and investment firms have warned of a sharp economic correction if AI disappoints investors.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Texans 24, Steelers 20 Green Bay defense disappoints in prime time.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Whip up a classic recipe that never disappoints and that will leave not a crumb behind.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The School House never disappoints.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Delicious Italian food that never disappoints.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
In addition to being the most predictable turn of events possible, this is also the one time Sylvie’s night-out outfit really disappoints.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Brooklinen’s high-quality bedding never disappoints, and their down comforter is no exception.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Central banks and investment firms have warned of a sharp economic correction if AI disappoints investors.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Texans 24, Steelers 20 Green Bay defense disappoints in prime time.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Whip up a classic recipe that never disappoints and that will leave not a crumb behind.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The School House never disappoints.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Delicious Italian food that never disappoints.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
In addition to being the most predictable turn of events possible, this is also the one time Sylvie’s night-out outfit really disappoints.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappoints
Verb
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But if that process fails, Eddie Bauer shops in the US and Canada operated by the LLC could close, the company noted.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes the figure tries and fails to stand up, slapping itself with floppy, almost boneless limbs.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 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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Hayley’s very upset by it, and that upsets Mickey, and that’s probably one of the biggest driving motivations for him, not just to save his own life, but to save his daughter and his family from the ramifications of this.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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Or, imagine that Uruguay upsets Spain in Group H.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Disappoints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappoints. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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