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
The voting machine company accused the networks of purposely promoting the lies to keep their disappointed Trump-supporting viewers from tuning out.
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
We were also disappointed to see that plant growth stalled after a few weeks.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
We were also disappointed to see that plant growth stalled after a few weeks.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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