Simple meaning
What does Disappoint mean?
to make someone feel sad when hopes are not met.
Dictionary definition
To make someone feel sad because something hoped for did not happen.
Example sentences
Disappoint in a sentence
easy
The character showed disappoint in the story.
medium
In class, we talked about disappoint during a group discussion.
hard
Writers use words like disappoint to explain feelings and behavior more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Disappoint
let downClose meaning in common use.
saddenSimilar meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
encourageA helpful contrast word.
pleaseAnother useful opposite in context.
Word family
Disappoint word family
Base word
disappoint
adjective
disappointed
Feeling sad from unmet hopes.
noun
disappointment
The feeling of being disappointed.
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Practice 1
What does disappoint mean?
DISAPPOINT means to make someone feel sad when hopes are not met.
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