disappointed

1 of 2

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

disappointed

2 of 2

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

However, true action game fans looking for deep mechanics will leave disappointed, and would be better served looking elsewhere for their gaming fix. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Women are increasingly disappointed with heterosexual relations, even as they’re captivated by romance, which so often idealizes it. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see disappoint

First Known Use

Adjective

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