- pronunciation:
- dIs
poInt
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
disappoints, disappointing, disappointed |
| definition: |
to cause someone to feel sad because of not doing or receiving something.
Tony's poor grades disappointed his parents.- antonyms:
- impress, satisfy
- similar words:
- frustrate
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| derivations: |
disappointingly (adv.), disappointer (n.) |
Disappoint comes from an early French word that means "to dismiss from an appointment or job."
Word Builder: disappoint +