Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

disappoint

[dis-uh-point] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

To disappoint investors just a few weeks after its $29 billion listing of depositary receipts on Nasdaq demonstrated poor “communication and messaging,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The name-dropping is relentless and if, like me, you have an insatiable appetite for hoovering them up, this volume will not disappoint.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Piccioli's first couture collection for Balenciaga certainly didn't disappoint, with the former Valentino man honouring founder Cristóbal's signature styles and shapes.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Its warnings come amid a period of volatility in global tech stocks as investors worry that AI profits may disappoint given the very large sums invested.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

“Oh, Westley,” she said, “I must never disappoint you,” and she hurried downstairs to where her parents were squabbling.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

Kohl’s reports better-than-expected earnings for its latest quarter, though guidance disappoints.

From Barron's Mar. 10, 2026

"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 Feb. 14, 2026

A mixed bag of eye-catching imagery and formulaic writing, “Goat” disappoints because it follows every expected path toward a triumphant conclusion.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 12, 2026

History teases at a third possibility: Warsh succeeds as chair and still disappoints Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 7, 2026

I don’t know why, but his reaction disappoints me.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

“It’s very difficult for him not to, because he’s trying to be a protector. He’s disappointed in himself, and he has to convince people that he’s not really crazy.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

"Sometimes when she gets so disappointed at home," he cannot bear it, he admitted.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

"The reason he gave to me, I could understand, but I was disappointed."

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

However, the extent of the upgrade disappointed investors, as it implies an 8% constant currency sales decline in the second half of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

“Is our young playwright in trouble with the law? I am disappointed to hear it. He hardly seemed the type.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

His final season at Liverpool proved more difficult as the defending Premier League champions slipped to fifth place amid a disappointing campaign.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

However, the rally appeared to peter out Thursday following a tech retreat on Wall Street and disappointing earnings from US giants SanDisk and Western Digital that revived concerns over the profitability of the AI investments.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

A day after naming Guido Oelkers as its new CEO, BioNTech reported disappointing results and significantly lowered revenue guidance for this year, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

It’s a world from which adults are almost entirely missing, and when they are not, they are disappointing, or trouble.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Olmsted did think about it and began to see the exposition as an opportunity to achieve something for which he had fought long and hard but almost always with disappointing results.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




Vocabulary lists containing disappoint


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training