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.
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Arsenal go into the break disappointed, but not disheartened.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
However, all three playoff games in the series were won by the road team, including Friday night’s decisive match before a sorely disappointed crowd of 34,473 that filled the lower bowl at Bank of America Stadium.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
The late notice left many frustrated and disappointed, particularly as some had travelled long distances to attend Jelly Roll’s first-ever New Zealand performance.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
In a follow-up post, Grande asked her disappointed fans for their understanding and noted that her busy filming schedule complicated matters.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
However, all three playoff games in the series were won by the road team, including Friday night’s decisive match before a sorely disappointed crowd of 34,473 that filled the lower bowl at Bank of America Stadium.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
The late notice left many frustrated and disappointed, particularly as some had travelled long distances to attend Jelly Roll’s first-ever New Zealand performance.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
In a follow-up post, Grande asked her disappointed fans for their understanding and noted that her busy filming schedule complicated matters.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disappointed
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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