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

Although the company’s profit nearly doubled in the fourth quarter and sales reached an all-time high, Wall Street seemed disappointed by its somewhat lackluster outlook. —Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026

Honestly, Ozzy seemed more disappointed than angry. —Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026

In yet another week where individuals like me, who desperately care about public policy over petty partisan politics, were greatly disappointed, Jimmy’s provided a little hope. —Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026

Papa John’s International — The pizza chain tumbled nearly 5% after its fourth-quarter revenue disappointed investors. —Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Feb. 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