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 pop star's fans were sorely disappointed when the first four episodes of the series' second season debuted without an appearance by Gaga, whose guest-starring role in the gothy drama has been teased by Netflix for months. —Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

This does not seem to be a man with skeletons in his closet and those hunting for them here will leave disappointed. —Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025

But the past decade has been a rocky one for Valencia, marked by financial stress and a performance record that disappointed fans. —Jessica Tan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

With a 292,201,338-to-1 odds of winning the Powerball, there are sure to be many disappointed lottery players after the next drawing. —Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 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