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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
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 Fans that came to practice to see offensive stars like Josh Jacobs, Tucker Kraft, Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed might have left disappointed. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Fans were disappointed and confused by the news, but Abdul -Mateen has been taking it in stride. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026 But store sales disappointed investors as consumers pulled back in the face of higher gas prices. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 20 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
  • When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Counsell remained frustrated by the balk call after the inning ended.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • Sadat was killed by Muslim extremists who were displeased with Sadat’s foreign and domestic policies.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • When the restaurant informed the couple that they were not permitted to offer special alcoholic deals due to local restrictions, the couple was displeased.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 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
  • The dismissal of Robins in November 2024 upset many supporters.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Three democratic socialist candidates in Florida are looking to upset mainstream liberals on Tuesday, when the state holds primaries for House, Senate, governor.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • 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
  • The report also alleged that the foundational promise of the Joliet Treatment Center — available treatment for the mentally troubled — had gone largely unfulfilled.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 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
  • The booking software also failed The AI agent deserves scrutiny here, but the booking software had a serious weakness too.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • His removal triggered mass protests that lasted for weeks, but ultimately failed to force a reversal of the decision.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of failed

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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointed. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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