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Disappoint

usgb/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/Volume
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Anticipation Matters

The sense of failure is stronger if high expectations are not met.

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He disappointed his fans by cancelling the highly anticipated concert.
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Subjectivity

What disappoints someone may not disappoint another; it's often a personal feeling.

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The movie disappointed me, but my sister loved it.
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Not Always Serious

'Disappoint' can be used in light situations and doesn't always mean deep sadness.

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I was disappointed by the lack of chocolate chips in my cookie.
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