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单词 disappoint
释义

disappoint

[ dis-uh-point ]
/ ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt /
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verb (used with object)

to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate: to be disappointed in love.

verb (used without object)

to bring or cause disappointment.

Origin of disappoint

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Middle French word desappointer.See dis-1, appoint

SYNONYMS FOR disappoint

1 sadden, disillusion, dishearten, disenchant.
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OTHER WORDS FROM disappoint

dis·ap·point·er, noun

Words nearby disappoint

disambiguate, disannul, disappear, disappearance, disapplication, disappoint, disappointed, disappointing, disappointment, disapprobation, disapproval
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British Dictionary definitions for disappoint

disappoint
/ (ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt) /

verb (tr)

to fail to meet the expectations, hopes, desires, or standards of; let down
to prevent the fulfilment of (a plan, intention, etc); frustrate; thwart

Word Origin for disappoint

C15 (originally meaning: to remove from office): from Old French desapointier; see dis- 1, appoint
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