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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John is disappointed to learn that Lucky doesn’t have a plan to keep the cash. — Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Yet those who actually read the book looking for tea are bound to end up disappointed. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 As a four-time individual nominee and two-time finalist for the Hall, Washington has been left disappointed before. — Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 Not surprised by the results of this study, the authors were a little disappointed that there was no benefit in terms of quality of life of stopping statins, Bonnet said. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 11 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 25 Aug. 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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