disappoint

Definition of Disappoint in English :

1. disappoint, let down

fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

Example Sentences:
'Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Disappoint

verb (transitive)

1.

to fail to meet the expectations, hopes, desires, or standards of; let down

2.

to prevent the fulfilment of (a plan, intention, etc); frustrate; thwart

verb transitive

1.

to fail to satisfy the hopes or expectations of; leave unsatisfied

2.

to undo or frustrate (a plan, intention, etc.); balk; thwart

v. dis·ap·point·ed, dis·ap·point·ing, dis·ap·points

v.tr.

1. To fail to satisfy the hope, desire, or expectation of.

2. To frustrate or thwart: "I will not disappoint the confidence you have put in me" (Wayne A. Budd).

v.intr.

To cause disappointment.