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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While country music will always be part of her, she’s felt disappointed by her peers politically. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 While disappointed, Gold Phoenix’s connections weren’t about to ask for condolences. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Women have little voice in this community of stale, disappointed men, including the local cops who are her father’s best friends. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 Nice people may of course become irritated, disappointed, jealous, or defensive, since niceness does not require sainthood. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 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

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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 4 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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