Looking for the meaning of the word DISAPPOINT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISAPPOINT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Disappoint
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘deprive of a position’): from Old French desappointer
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
fail to fulfil the hopes or expectations of
Short Definition:fail to fulfil hopes or expectations of
Examples:- I have no wish to disappoint everyone by postponing the visit
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