v. t.
I was disappointed, but very agreeably. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Disappointed of a thing not obtained; disappointed in a thing obtained. [ 1913 Webster ]
His retiring foe
Shrinks from the wound, and disappoints the blow. Addison.
a.
Cut off even in the blossoms of my sin,
Unhouseled, disappointed, unaneled. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. defeating one's expectations or hopes; failing to fulfill one's expectations or hopes;
n. the act of disappointing someone.
n. [ Cf. F. désappointement. ]
If we hope for things of which we have not thoroughly considered the value, our disappointment will be greater than our pleasure in the fruition of them. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
In disappointment thou canst bless. Keble. [ 1913 Webster ]