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

And neither Hutchison nor the millions watching were left disappointed, as Messi curled his strike into the top right-hand corner past a despairing Claudio Ramos. —Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 June 2025

Asking Eric: Once again, my parents have hijacked my birthday and made it about them You’re allowed to feel disappointed, hurt and even betrayed. —R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 17 June 2025

You’re allowed to feel disappointed, hurt and even betrayed. —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025

Daily Horoscope for June 15, 2025 You’re allowed to feel disappointed, hurt and even betrayed. —Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025

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