disappointed

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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

disappointed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of disappoint

Examples of disappointed in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Unfortunately for fans who had been eagerly hoping to see Skarsgård’s wicker member up close and personal in the film, they might be slightly disappointed. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Anyone hoping Luka's generosity would carry over to the concession stands inside would be sorely disappointed. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

In the Vatican, some pilgrims were worried, hopeful and a little disappointed. — Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

Some others have inveighed against the little boy for looking disappointed. — Scott Simon, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see disappoint

First Known Use

Adjective

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