disappoint
/dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
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Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelAdvanced
Academic vocabulary
Word FrequencyCommon
Regularly used in writing and speech
Syllables3
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Academic vocabulary
- • Standard complexity
verb
1. To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
"His lack of respect disappointed her."
2. To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
3. To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
4. To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.
5. To prevent (something planned or attempted).
Synonyms: frustrate, thwart
Synonyms
≠ Antonyms
adjective
1. Disappointed
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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