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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
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
This background may explain why Wednesday’s announcement that the lawsuit had been settled was sharply criticized in letters to the editor and social media comments by deeply disappointed single-family homeowners who thought the deal provided too little relief.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Some viewers were disappointed that the second season of House of the Dragon ended not with a bang, but a whimper.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Her voice sounded cold and disappointed.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
This background may explain why Wednesday’s announcement that the lawsuit had been settled was sharply criticized in letters to the editor and social media comments by deeply disappointed single-family homeowners who thought the deal provided too little relief.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Verb
But the final study results disappointed investors, and the drug has been limited to a subset of patients.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Some viewers were disappointed that the second season of House of the Dragon ended not with a bang, but a whimper.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointed
Adjective
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Dozens of families who survived a fire at a condominium complex in North Attleboro, Massachusetts are frustrated they still haven't been allowed to see their homes three weeks after the fire.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Jacob Rodriguez was so frustrated by his inability to pull down a pass from a coach during a drill designed to sharpen the linebacker unit’s instincts and hands, the rookie spiked the ball on the turf after bobbling it.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Many of Furgeson’s subjects were displeased by his haughty musings, which would seem less out of place if he was garbed in a royal mantle and wielding a golden scepter.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Bromley, displeased, asked for a show of hands from anyone who believed that this was the most interesting story Jamie had to tell about himself.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs, and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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The disillusioned 32% aren’t angry in the abstract.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Barkov has three goals and eight assists in the tournament including one of each Saturday as the Finns upset Canada 4-2 to reach the title game.—
Greg Cote
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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After the last couple shows, I’ve been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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With a parliamentary minority and little administrative experience among its team, much of his ambitious plan for change remained unfulfilled.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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Center back Ryan Porteous set up Son with a great look before halftime that went unfulfilled.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
Verb
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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
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The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Carlson — and other right-wing influencers — in recent months who have become disenchanted with the president.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Dartmouth professor Jeff Friedman noted that younger voters grew up with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflicts that the public became disenchanted with.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In corporate news, shares in Universal Music Group were seen down 6% following reports that Pershing Square had sold its stake in the group, after two failed takeover attempts.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Lab tests showed that the plants without the active inceptin receptor failed to emit this volatile blend when exposed to either the synthetic In11 peptide or actual caterpillar oral secretions.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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