disappoint
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
KK: /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, resulting in sadness or dissatisfaction.
Example
I was disappointed when the concert was canceled.
Tense Forms
Past: disappointed
Past Participle: disappointed
Conversation
I really thought the concert would be amazing.
Yeah, I was excited about it too.
But honestly, it did disappoint me a little.
Same here, I expected so much more from the band.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dismay
discourage
frustrate
Antonyms
satisfy
delight
please
transitive verb
Definition
To fail to make someone feel pleased or satisfied; to let someone down by not meeting their expectations.
Example
I was disappointed when the concert was canceled.
Tense Forms
Past: disappointed
Past Participle: disappointed
Conversation
I really hope the movie doesn’t disappoint us this time.
I know, right? The last one was such a letdown.
Yeah, I’d hate to feel like I wasted my time again.
Root Explanation
Disappoint is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "appoint" (from Latin "appointare", meaning to assign or designate). The word describes the act of being taken away from an expectation or assignment, leading to a feeling of letdown or failure to meet a standard.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'taken away' ('dis-') from what was 'assigned' or expected ('appoint'). This helps you remember that to disappoint means to fail to meet expectations.
Visually Confused Words
misappoint
undisappointed
appoint
undisappointing