disappoint
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
verb
- To fail to meet the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or let down.
- I don't want to disappoint my parents by failing the exam.
- She promised to help, but she disappointed me when she didn't show up.
- The movie disappointed many fans who expected a better ending.
- To prevent something from happening or being successful; to thwart.
- His injury disappointed his chances of winning the race.
- The bad weather disappointed our plans for a picnic.
- The lack of funding disappointed the hopes of the research team.