This is a fascinating article. Thanks for writing it.
I was told off by saying disappoint is NOT the opposite of appoint, but after reading it I can argue my point that in some ways it is.
Ruth Widiastuti:
November 8th, 2021 at 4:43 am
Your explanation is mindblowing. Thanks for explaining the etymology – is that the right term – of disappoint. Love the way you did it.
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mark griffiths:
September 20th, 2021 at 5:34 pm
This is a fascinating article. Thanks for writing it.
I was told off by saying disappoint is NOT the opposite of appoint, but after reading it I can argue my point that in some ways it is.
Ruth Widiastuti:
November 8th, 2021 at 4:43 am
Your explanation is mindblowing. Thanks for explaining the etymology – is that the right term – of disappoint. Love the way you did it.