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adjective

Definition of disappointednext
as in frustrated

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verb

past tense of disappoint
as in displeased
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game

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Recent Examples of disappointed
Adjective
At the end of last season, Madrid fans were left quite disappointed following a rare trophy-less season for the club. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 East Side residents who were disappointed to see Asiana Thai & Sushi go dark won't have to wait long for its return. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
While his fans were disappointed when his name was not included in the lineup announced on Good Morning America, the dancer responded positively when reacting to the news on Instagram. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Need for affordable housing Gregg Lombardi, an attorney representing the neighborhood council, said that residents were disappointed to see the once-affordable apartments deteriorate so quickly. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappointed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointed
  1. frustrated
  2. displeased
  3. disillusioned
  4. upset
  5. unfulfilled
  6. dissatisfied
  7. disenchanted
  8. failed
Adjective
  • True to form, Zverev delivered a new reason for fans to grow frustrated with him.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Regardless of whether players and fans believe the series features one Link or multiple Links across the convoluted timeline posited in the Hyrule Historia, each of these games ends at a moment of frustrated erotic climax.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • While most of the male cops were unhappy with the gender integration of the department, a lot of the women officers were displeased, too.
    — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The only cohort of players likely to be displeased with this year’s prize money increases are doubles specialists.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of displeased
Adjective
  • Related Stories Set in contemporary Iran, the film follows a disillusioned doctor who loses faith in the future after being arrested and having his medical practice shut down.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The bitter, disillusioned Tucker, estranged from his wife and young son because of his years of absence overseas, decides to round up the members of his old unit and embark on a mission to retrieve the money.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of disillusioned
Verb
  • Regan was allegedly upset with David Green, president of SEIU Local 721 who had just left for the airport, and began randomly screaming at Li, according to the investigative report on the probe commissioned by the state council.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Coming into Thursday night, Florida A&M came to Hard Rock Stadium to upset the University of Miami on the road.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • Europe has pledged to boost Ukraine’s funding, though its needs remain largely unfulfilled as US support dwindles.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The potential to tap into the ambient paranoia of our current militarized age goes unfulfilled.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfulfilled
Verb
  • The political stalemate is likely to leave both Republicans and Democrats dissatisfied.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Definition of dissatisfied
Adjective
  • Regime leaders in Iran are more content to see continued confrontation with the United States and its Gulf neighbors rather than pursuing peace in an effort to keep their disenchanted population at bay, one expert says.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • El-Sayed will have to get not only a majority of Democratic votes, but a fair share of independent voters and some disenchanted Republicans, McCuan said.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of disenchanted
Verb
  • The Cowboys’ roster revamp failed miserably in its debut against Tulsa.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The explosion was ultimately blamed on an O-ring that failed in one the shuttle’s solid rocket boosters, allowing a flame to pierce the external fuel tank.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of failed

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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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