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

The actor went on to say that he was disappointed to miss the Grey’s Anatomy tribute. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025

The Mavs are not too concerned, or disappointed, that their franchise-altering player will make his debut with the team 40 miles west of Dallas. —Mac Engel october 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025

But a later update to the caption clarified that Erewhon isn’t actually opening additional physical locations, leaving many disappointed. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025

Shortly after dropping the album art on Instagram, social media was flooded with disappointed fans ridiculing the cover. —Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025

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