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

Presumably, none of them went home disappointed. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026

The play unfolds as a series of battles, where the unaccomplished George and the bitterly disappointed Martha exchange vicious and demeaning insults, using Nick and Honey as the unsuspecting pawns in their war for supremacy. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

Roswell resident Debbie Pernice is disappointed. —Emily McLeod, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

On a scale of 1-10, how disappointed will the Faithful be after free agency and the draft? —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 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