brokenpromise
nounUK /ˈbrəʊkən ˈprɒmɪs/
US /ˈbroʊkən ˈprɑːmɪs/
A broken promise is when someone says they will do something but does not do it.
She felt sad because her friend made a broken promise and did not come to her party.
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2. A pledge that was not fulfilled, causing disappointment.
The broken promise left the whole team feeling let down.
3. An act of failing to keep one's word.
He apologized for the broken promise he made to his brother.
4. A situation where an agreement is not honored.
The broken promise between the two companies led to a lawsuit.