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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Liam Rosenior has spoken to Robert Sanchez after the Chelsea keeper was left disappointed at being dropped for the game against Aston Villa in midweek.
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Only native trees can join the big tree registry, leaving the owners of large invasive species disappointed.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
On Holding — The Swiss sneaker maker dropped more than 10% after its 2026 guidance disappointed investors .
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The room is jam packed with more than 400 people and dozens are left milling around outside, disappointed.
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Simon Johnson, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Only native trees can join the big tree registry, leaving the owners of large invasive species disappointed.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
On Holding — The Swiss sneaker maker dropped more than 10% after its 2026 guidance disappointed investors .
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
The room is jam packed with more than 400 people and dozens are left milling around outside, disappointed.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
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 10 Mar. 2026.
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