disappointed
adjective
dis·ap·point·ed
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-təd 
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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Milan will feel especially disappointed, having nearly finished high enough in the league phase standings to skip the playoff altogether.
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Well, the final number is $116 million — the price of disappointed early adopters not included.
—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The closing of Salem's Market grocery store has left many Hill District residents shocked and disappointed.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Near the opposite sideline, as disappointed fans filed out, Illinois staff worked to flip around the jersey banner of former Illini All-American Terrence Shannon Jr.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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