Definitions for disappoint

disappoint dis·ap·point

Spelling: [dis-uh-point]
IPA: /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt/

Disappoint is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 487 anagrams from letters in disappoint (adiinoppst).

Definitions for disappoint

verb (used with object)

  1. to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of:
  2. to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate:

verb (used without object)

  1. to bring or cause disappointment.

Origin of disappoint

First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Middle French word desappointer. See dis-1, appoint

Examples for disappoint

So far the signs are that the turnout will disappoint the army.

They've always wanted a sister to pet; and Aunt Phoebe is hoping you'll not disappoint her.

Regardless of whom President Obama picks to be his next Attorney General, he is bound to disappoint key segments of his coalition.

And, Scott is never one to disappoint with his runway productions.

I dared not disappoint him by telling him that I loved Charley Osborne.

But he had asked her to go to the theatre, and he did not wish to disappoint her.

Just like her memoir, Lee Grant does not disappoint when it comes to candor in an interview with The Daily Beast.

Of course, Martin had not meant to disappoint her, nor deliberately hurt her.

He did not disappoint the hopes of his friends in regard to his fiscal abilities.

It developed a reputation as the preferred festival drinking spot for Americans and Australians, and it does not disappoint.

Word Value for disappoint
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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