DISAPPOINT


Meaning of DISAPPOINT in English

— disappointer , n.

/dis'euh poynt"/ , v.t.

1. to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.

2. to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate: to be disappointed in love.

v.i.

3. to bring or cause disappointment.

[ 1400-50; late ME desappointer. See DIS- 1 , APPOINT ]

Syn. 1. sadden, disillusion, dishearten, disenchant.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .