Disapoint vs. Disappoint: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on November 21, 2023
"Disapoint" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "Disappoint," which means to fail to meet the expectations or hopes of.
Which is correct: Disapoint or Disappoint
How to spell Disappoint?
Disapoint is Incorrect
Disappoint is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Disappoint" has two 'p's just like "apple."
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Nov 19, 2023
Relate it to "appointment" which also has two 'p's.
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Nov 19, 2023
Visualize a point being missed twice, hence two 'p's.
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Nov 19, 2023
Recall "point" within "disappoint" and double the 'p' to reach the point.
Janet White
Nov 19, 2023
Associate it with “disapprove” where the 'p' also appears twice.
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Nov 19, 2023
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Disapoint and Disappoint Definitions
Disappoint
Disappoint conveys not providing what was anticipated or desired.
The weather can often disappoint during the spring.
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Oct 27, 2023
Disappoint
Disappoint means to fail to fulfill someone's hopes or expectations.
The results disappointed him.
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Oct 27, 2023
Disappoint
Disappoint refers to causing someone to feel saddened by unmet expectations.
She did not want to disappoint her parents.
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Oct 27, 2023
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Disappoint
To frustrate or thwart
"I will not disappoint the confidence you have put in me" (Wayne A. Budd).
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Oct 20, 2023
Disappoint
(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
His lack of respect disappointed her.
I was disappointed by last year’s revenue.
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Oct 20, 2023
Disappoint
(transitive) To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
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Disappoint
To defeat of expectation or hope; to hinder from the attainment of that which was expected, hoped, or desired; to balk; as, a man is disappointed of his hopes or expectations, or his hopes, desires, intentions, expectations, or plans are disappointed; a bad season disappoints the farmer of his crops; a defeat disappoints an enemy of his spoil.
I was disappointed, but very agreeably.
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Disappoint
To frustrate; to fail; to hinder of result.
His retiring foeShrinks from the wound, and disappoints the blow.
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Disappoint
Fail to meet the hopes or expectations of;
Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage
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Disappoint
Disappoint signifies not meeting the anticipations or standards.
The movie disappointed fans of the book.
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Disappoint
Disappoint implies letting someone down by not fulfilling an expectation.
I hope I don't disappoint you.
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Oct 27, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Disappoint?
The vowel "i" is used before disappoint.
Janet White
Nov 19, 2023
Why is it called Disappoint?
It originates from the Middle French "desappointer," which means "to deprive of."
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Nov 19, 2023
What is the singular form of Disappoint?
"Disappoint" is already in singular form.
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Nov 19, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Disappoint?
Any conjunction can be used, such as "and" or "but," depending on context.
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Is Disappoint a negative or positive word?
"Disappoint" has a negative connotation.
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Which preposition is used with Disappoint?
"Disappoint" can be used with prepositions like "in" or "with."
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Nov 19, 2023
Is Disappoint an abstract noun?
No, but "disappointment" (the related noun) is abstract.
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Nov 19, 2023
What is the root word of Disappoint?
The root is "appoint," with the prefix "dis-" meaning "not" or "opposite of."
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Nov 19, 2023
Is Disappoint a vowel or consonant?
"Disappoint" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is Disappoint a countable noun?
"Disappoint" is a verb, but "disappointment" is countable.
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How is Disappoint used in a sentence?
He did his best not to disappoint his team during the game.
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Nov 19, 2023
Is the Disappoint term a metaphor?
No, unless used in a non-literal or symbolic context.
Janet White
Nov 19, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Disappoint?
The last syllable, "point," is stressed.
Harlon Moss
Nov 19, 2023
Which article is used with Disappoint?
Both "a" and "the" can be used before nouns that "disappoint" modifies.
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Nov 19, 2023
Is Disappoint a noun or adjective?
"Disappoint" is primarily a verb, but "disappointment" is its noun form.
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Which determiner is used with Disappoint?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," or "her" can be used depending on context.
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Nov 19, 2023
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