Disappoint Definition

disappoint
verb
  1. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of; "Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage"

"Disappoint" in song lyrics

See how disappoint is used in real songs:

  • "Akrobatik: But when you see the artist live, they strictly disappoint"
    Akrobatik — Newsflash
  • "definition of disappoint"
    AOL — AOL
  • "UK house prices surge again, but industrial data disappoint"
    Reuters — Reuters

Usage tips for "disappoint"

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