disappointed

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ed ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-təd How to pronounce disappointed (audio)
1
: defeated in expectation or hope
apologized to their disappointed fans
2
obsolete : not adequately equipped
disappointedly adverb

Examples of disappointed in a Sentence

We were disappointed that they couldn't go. Disappointed fans slowly left the ballpark. I was disappointed to see that my suggestions had been ignored. They were deeply disappointed by her lack of interest. Don't be too disappointed if everything doesn't go as planned. Your father and I are very disappointed in you.
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Stephen Colbert, who was disappointed that he was not crowned yet again, was soon visited by Krasinki, as all winners do every year since Paul Rudd. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 Grace, however, was disappointed and angry that the poster was still going to the concert. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 When And How To Watch At Martinsville Speedway - Full Guide Reflecting on the outcome, Bell was highly disappointed. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Elections can leave some employees feeling uplifted and others feeling deeply disappointed. Nathan Christensen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disappointed 

Word History

Etymology

see disappoint

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of disappointed was circa 1552

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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

disappointed

adjective
dis·​ap·​point·​ed
: defeated in expectation or hope
we were disappointed that they couldn't go
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