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

Hosting a game inside their own gym for the first time in 388 days, the Dolphins did not let their fans or their classmates leave disappointed, beating Fairfax 75-28 on Thursday night to stay on track for their first outright league title in 30 years. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026

One reason many leaders become disappointed with AI is that changes like these do not show up cleanly or immediately in financial results. —Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026

But many taxpayers, and those hopeful politicians, may be sorely disappointed. —Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

People have been very disappointed with him. —Jack Fink, CBS News, 27 Jan. 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