01 v. t. 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 disapp…
imp. & p. p.
Disapointed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disappointing
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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.” — Macaulay.
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To frustrate; to fail; to hinder of result.“His retiring foe Shrinks from the wound, and disappoints the blow.” — Addison.