verb
disappoint
To fail to meet someone's hopes or expectations.
The movie's weak ending disappoints fans of the book.
Etymology
Old French apointer meant to arrange or settle. Disappoint undoes what was arranged or expected, extending the frustration of a plan to the failure of someone’s hopes.
More examples
- I hate to disappoint you, but I can't come.
- The small portions disappointed us, despite the excellent service.
- Her homemade pies never disappoint.
Forms
disappoint · disappoints · disappointed · disappointing
disappointment noun — Sadness caused by unmet hopes or expectations.