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.
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Chris McMullen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Dave Canales opened his postgame press conference Monday night disappointed but resolute.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025
Walt took the same approach to satisfying those disappointed tourists.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Wilcox doesn’t blame Old Blues who are disappointed.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disappointed
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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