disappoint
Example Sentences
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Councillor Ken Gowans, chair of the economy and infrastructure committee, said he was "disappointed" to see continued cases of bad behaviour.
From BBC
That was a disappointing debut for a legendary racer looking to bounce back from her last Olympic showing.
From Los Angeles Times
Scotland, in the space of a week, turned their disappointing loss in Rome into a convincing display against England.
From BBC
Princeton University is lowering expectations for its endowment’s returns because its private-capital investments have disappointed.
"I wouldn't want to be a baker who disappoints her, but I can see her being very encouraging at the same time."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.