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

As such, fans who were disappointed to learn that the PVOD release did not contain the extra footage will be happy to learn that it will be included as part of the bonus material coming on physical media from A24 in late August. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Although both sides are disappointed to be ending their World Cup runs in Miami, there are still benefits to playing in the third-place match. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Bowie admitted to feeling a little disappointed when Sussman, Posehn and Lapkus were revealed as the leads of the Big Bang spinoff but did not lose hope. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 July 2026

And like a load-management game, Fanatics fans showed up and left disappointed. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

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