Disappoint /(?)/

Dis·ap·point

Disappoint

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Disapointed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disappointing

  1. 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.
  2. To frustrate; to fail; to hinder of result.
    His retiring foe Shrinks from the wound, and disappoints the blow.