Question 1 · Quick check
disappoint
CEFRB1
/dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To make someone feel sad by failing to meet expectations.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
Examples
He didn't want to disappoint his wife by giving up his new position.
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 2
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.
More examples
In contextI'll try not to disappoint you next time.
I was disappointed by last year’s revenue.
His lack of respect disappointed her.
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Origin
verb
From Middle French desapointer (compare French désappointer). The word originally meant to "dispossess of appointed office", and eventually broadened to mean "to frustrate the expectations or desires of" and "defeat the realization or fulfillment of".