English · Word Candidate

disappoint

/dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: disappoints

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

Verb

Examples

His lack of respect disappointed her.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).

Verb

Examples

They that haue money in their purse, are afrayde and in doubte, yea and are continuallye martyred with feare, leaste GOD should disappoint them of their pray, and abate their portion.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “disappoint” mean?

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

Is “disappoint” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.