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

He disappointed his fans by cancelling the highly anticipated concert.
Subjectivity
What disappoints someone may not disappoint another; it's often a personal feeling.

The movie disappointed me, but my sister loved it.
Not Always Serious
'Disappoint' can be used in light situations and doesn't always mean deep sadness.

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