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

Bitcoin’s performance in recent months at first disappointed traders as the bitcoin price fell along with stocks in the face of Trump’s escalating trade war. —Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Last year, Carey admitted to being slightly disappointed when she wasn’t selected to be part of the Hall’s class of 2024. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025

Those of us who rushed over at what had seemed the impossibly early hour of seven went home disappointed. —Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025

Along the way, they are disappointed to learn that Miami Beach has strict rules for spring breakers and plans to enforce those rules, leaving them disappointed. —Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 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