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disappoint

/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/

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/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для выражения действия, когда чьи-то ожидания или надежды не оправдываются, вызывая грусть или неудовлетворённость.

A verb used to express the act of failing to meet the expectations or hopes of someone, causing sadness or dissatisfaction.

  1. Fail to meet expectationsB1formal

    To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.

    ruРазочаровать

    • The movie disappointed many fans who expected a better ending.
    • She didn't want to disappoint her parents by failing the exam.
    • His performance disappointed the coach.

    Synonymsdisenchantdisillusiondispleasedissatisfyfaillet downthwartupset

    Antonymsdelightfulfillpleasesatisfy

  2. Cause sadness or letdownB1formal

    To make someone feel sad or let down because something is not as good as expected.

    ruРазочаровать

    • The weather disappointed us by raining on our picnic day.
    • He disappointed his team by not showing up for the match.
    • The results of the experiment disappointed the researchers.

    Synonymschagrindiscouragedisheartendismaydissatisfyfaillet downvex

    Antonymsdelightfulfillgratifypleasesatisfy

Forms
  • disappointed past participle
  • disappointed past simple
  • disappointing present participle
  • disappoints third person singular
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