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Vocabulary Entry
disappoint
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To fail to fulfill the expectations or hopes of someone.
Example Sentences
"I hoped to win the game, but I was disappointed when I lost."
"The movie disappointed many fans of the book."
"She tried hard to meet the deadline, but her work still disappointed her boss."
N
noun
The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the failure of one's hopes or expectations.
Example Sentences
"His disappointment was evident when he didn't get the promotion."
"She felt a deep sense of disappointment after her team lost the match."
"The cancellation of the concert brought great disappointment to the fans."