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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We're angered, disappointed, depressed.
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
The 20,000-plus in attendance, including me, were not disappointed.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Christie was deeply disappointed with his team’s effort to get back on defense in the loss to Atlanta.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The industrial gas giant beat on earnings, but a cash flow miss and softer guidance disappointed investors.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
The 20,000-plus in attendance, including me, were not disappointed.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
Christie was deeply disappointed with his team’s effort to get back on defense in the loss to Atlanta.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The industrial gas giant beat on earnings, but a cash flow miss and softer guidance disappointed investors.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
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 28 Nov. 2025.
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