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disappoint definition

dis·ap·point (dis′ə po̵int′)

transitive verb

  1. to fail to satisfy the hopes or expectations of; leave unsatisfied
  2. to undo or frustrate (a plan, intention, etc.); balk; thwart

Etymology: ME disapointen < OFr desapointer: see dis- & appoint

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