Meaning of disappoint in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

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  1. Verb

    disappoint

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the sense ‘deprive of a position’): from Old French desappointer

    Definitions

    1. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

    Examples

    • « Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage »

    Derived terms

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