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The canceled game did disappoint the players.
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
medium
I did not want to disappoint my team.
hard
A story can disappoint readers if the ending feels unfair.
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Practice 1
What does disappoint mean?
Disappoint means To make someone feel sad when hopes are not met.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to disappoint?
The choice "let down" is closest in meaning because disappoint means to make someone feel sad when hopes are not met.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for disappoint?
The choice "encourage" is a strong contrast because disappoint means to make someone feel sad when hopes are not met.
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Disappoint
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dis · uh · point · strongest beat: point
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WordDisappoint.
Partverb.
MeaningDisappoint means To make someone feel sad when hopes are not met.
ExampleExample: The canceled game did disappoint the players.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dis · uh · point
- Strongest beat
- point
- Ending
- point
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on point.
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Synonyms
Words like Disappoint
let downClose meaning in common use.
saddenSimilar meaning with slightly different tone.
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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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Hint for students
To make someone feel sad when hopes are not met.
Common mix-up
Disappoint is not the same as encourage. Disappoint means to make someone feel sad when hopes are not met.
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Read this model sentence: I did not want to disappoint my team. Clue words: not, want, team. Underline clue words that show why disappoint fits instead of encourage. Now write one new sentence that shows disappoint without using the word disappoint. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show disappoint?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I did not want to disappoint my team." Why does disappoint fit better than encourage?
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