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adjective

Definition of disappointednext
as in frustrated

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verb

past tense of disappoint
as in displeased
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game

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Recent Examples of disappointed
Adjective
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
Verb
Have you been disappointed by the overall performance of the team this year? — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 While fans have clamored for tickets, many were disappointed and frustrated with high prices and limited availability that seemed to sell out almost instantaneously. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappointed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointed
  1. frustrated
  2. displeased
  3. disillusioned
  4. upset
  5. unfulfilled
  6. dissatisfied
  7. disenchanted
  8. failed
Adjective
  • Alves says that some of the people most frustrated with what’s going on lack that lived experience.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Miller’s hands dropped quickly to his side in frustrated dejection.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • The only cohort of players likely to be displeased with this year’s prize money increases are doubles specialists.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Sadat was killed by Muslim extremists who were displeased with Sadat’s foreign and domestic policies.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of displeased
Adjective
  • The episode comes as Netanyahu faces a difficult reelection campaign, with roughly 20% of voters remaining undecided, many of whom are disillusioned Likud voters, according to pollsters and researchers cited by Reuters.
    — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That reflects a more general sentiment among rural voters, who have become increasingly disillusioned with the direction of the country, according to a poll from March by the Center for Rural Strategies.
    — Scott Neuman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of disillusioned
Verb
  • Aer Lingus magic The Aer Lingus Classic has been defined by rainy weather and upsets the past few years.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Almost everywhere else in the city, women would need one — except at this venue, which tries to not upset the precarious balance of the religion-nightlife cohabitation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • The Athletic previously reported that unfulfilled payments from Victory+ contributed to the league’s decision to end the relationship, according to league sources that spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the deal freely.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Five years on, the promises that once sought to justify two decades of American intervention have not just gone unfulfilled but have been actively undone.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfulfilled
Verb
  • The political stalemate is likely to leave both Republicans and Democrats dissatisfied.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Definition of dissatisfied
Adjective
  • El-Sayed will have to get not only a majority of Democratic votes, but a fair share of independent voters and some disenchanted Republicans, McCuan said.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Price is an Austin, Texas, mother who grew disenchanted with public schools and joined forces with Liemandt to open Alpha School.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of disenchanted
Verb
  • Critically, the owner of the footage failed to show any impact on the market for the footage and in fact had never licensed the footage for compensation.
    — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Congress legalized home brewing in 1978 Occasional efforts in recent years to change the law failed to gain traction.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointed. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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