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Definition disappoint in British English

disappoint verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
1

to make someone feel unhappy because something that they hoped for or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as they expected

Example

I hate to disappoint you, but the cake's all gone.

Example

It's long been one of my favourite conferences to attend and this year didn't disappoint.

Example

No one wants to disappoint people's hopes of peace.

Synonyms and related words
disappoint let down discourage
Definition disappoint in British English