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

So, yeah, everybody is very disappointed. —Jay Cohen, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026

Alonso substituted Antonio Rudiger — who was an injury doubt heading into the match — and Raul Asencio in the 69th minute, with the latter looking disappointed on the bench. —Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026

The result is that borrowers who expected relief from Fed actions have been left disappointed. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026

If New Orleans wins, Tampa Bay is in the playoffs and the Panthers will meet Monday, clean out their lockers and go home for the winter, disappointed. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 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