B1 — Intermediateverb
deludere
to disappoint
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
amareggiaredefraudaredisilluderefrustrarescoraggiare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
soddisfareentusiasmaresorprendere piacevolmentegratificarecompiacere
Usage note
'Deludere' is to disappoint. 'Disilludere' is to disillusion. 'Amareggiare' is to embitter. 'Non deludere le aspettative' = to meet expectations.
Example
"Non voglio deluderti, ma il progetto è troppo difficile."
"I don't want to disappoint you, but the project is too difficult."
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