disappoint
Meaning
To disappoint someone means to fail to meet their expectations or hopes, often causing feelings of sadness or dissatisfaction.
💡 A common mistake is to use "disappoint" without an object, while it typically requires a subject (e.g., "He disappointed her").
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
planned
a
small
picnic
and
checked
the
weather
all
week
.
He
prepared
sandwiches
and
a
playlist
,
but
the
rain
arrived
early
and
spoiled
the
plan
.
The
sudden
storm
would
disappoint
anyone
who
was
looking
forward
to
being
outdoors
.
Still
,
he
invited
his
friends
to
stay
inside
and
they
had
a
warm
evening
together
.
Common Phrases
disappoint someone
disappoint expectations
disappoint a promise
Related Words
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