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
On a personal level, as a father, and a career police officer, I am deeply disappointed in the sentence handed down by the judge this afternoon.
—
Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
In a rain jacket, zipper enclosures are always ideal for insulation and protection, so we were kind of disappointed by this design choice.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The sisters start yelling over each other, prompting the show's staff to intervene and every disappointed Black lady in the head to shake their head in unison.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2024
Juarez told Univision this week that the determination, made last weekend, has left her outraged and disappointed.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Is the road to great wealth inevitably strewn with the wounded, the disappointed, the cheated and the disillusioned?
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
And no ones sees that landing field more clearly than Michael O’Leary, Boeing’s disappointed customer, but still true believer.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
Long story short, many of the individual moves the M’s made this offseason left many fans confused and disappointed.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
Most of the fight scenes lack a strong MMA feel, which left me a bit disappointed.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
In a rain jacket, zipper enclosures are always ideal for insulation and protection, so we were kind of disappointed by this design choice.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
The sisters start yelling over each other, prompting the show's staff to intervene and every disappointed Black lady in the head to shake their head in unison.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2024
Juarez told Univision this week that the determination, made last weekend, has left her outraged and disappointed.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Is the road to great wealth inevitably strewn with the wounded, the disappointed, the cheated and the disillusioned?
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
And no ones sees that landing field more clearly than Michael O’Leary, Boeing’s disappointed customer, but still true believer.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
Long story short, many of the individual moves the M’s made this offseason left many fans confused and disappointed.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
Most of the fight scenes lack a strong MMA feel, which left me a bit disappointed.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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