disappointed

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adjective

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

disappointed

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past tense and past participle of disappoint

Examples of disappointed in a Sentence

Adjective 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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The film, which broke the record for Oscar nominations, with 16, and won four trophies, didn’t take best picture — was O’Connell disappointed? — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Thai Buddhists felt disappointed and raised questions about the ability of young monks to take their vow of celibacy seriously. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 When the final whistle ended, Messi and the rest of the men in pink trudged off the field and the silent, disappointed crowd headed to the parking lots and train station. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Those sitting at home were left disappointed — and out of pocket — by no TV coverage in the UK. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappointed

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see disappoint

First Known Use

Adjective

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 1 Sep. 2026.

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disappointed

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

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