disappointingly
|dis-ap-point-ing-ly|
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
(disappoint)
fail to meet expectations
Etymology
'disappoint' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desappointer', where 'des-' meant 'reversal/undoing' and 'apointer' meant 'to appoint'
'desappointer' changed into Middle English 'disapointen' and eventually became the modern English word 'disappoint'
Initially it meant 'to deprive of an appointment or to undo an appointment', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fail to meet hopes or expectations'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the feeling of being disappointed; something that causes this feeling
Missing the final was a big disappointment for him.
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Verb 1
to make someone feel disappointed; to fail to meet the hopes or expectations of someone
The news disappointed her.
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Adjective 1
causing disappointment; not as good as expected
The movie was disappointing.
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Adverb 1
in a way that causes disappointment; to a disappointing degree
The turnout was disappointingly low.
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Last updated: 2025/10/21 08:58