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

Herencia de Patrones fans may find that choice frustrating, while viewers hoping for a proper introduction to an unfamiliar musical scene will likewise go away disappointed. —Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026

But its outlook left Wall Street disappointed. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026

And while my kids liked everyone who was in the final three, they were really disappointed when Iain Ross, the short Irish king, was eliminated. —Marah Eakin, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026

But the company’s financial outlook, especially for profit margins, disappointed. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 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