disappointed

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ed ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-təd 

1

: defeated in expectation or hope

apologized to their disappointed fans

2

obsolete : not adequately equipped

disappointedly adverb

Examples of disappointed in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

see disappoint

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for disappointed

• reappointed
• anointed
• appointed
• disjointed
• pinpointed
• jointed
• pointed

Kids Definition

disappointed

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ed

: defeated in expectation or hope

we were disappointed that they couldn't go