as in frustrated
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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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a disappointed look
disappointed hopes
disappointed investors
a disappointed father
a displeased father
an annoyed father
a disheartened father
a disgusted father
an unsatisfied father
a disappointed tone
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Recent Examples of disappointed
Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
In the wake of the cuts, the publishers sounded disappointed but undeterred.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Priscilla Posada, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
But customers are disappointed by the decision and some are prepared to fly elsewhere.
—Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
She was disappointed that Moore wasn’t held accountable.
—Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
In the wake of the cuts, the publishers sounded disappointed but undeterred.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Verb
One eases off expecting specific results and being disappointed when things don’t turn out according to a rigid vision of success and delights in surprises no one could have imagined.
—Priscilla Posada, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
But customers are disappointed by the decision and some are prepared to fly elsewhere.
—Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointed
Adjective
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Gilead’s disinterest in PrEP deeply frustrated academic researchers.—
Jon Cohen,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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But both China and the United States are growing frustrated with this hedging.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The departure of Devers ends a months-long saga between a disgruntled star and a disillusioned franchise.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Murray’s disillusioned Herman Blume is the exact right foil for Max, exhausted but admiring of Max’s drive.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Verb
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In its filing, Tesla urged coordination between government and industry to minimize uncertainty that could upset supply chains, citing its ties to Asia, Europe and Africa.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The Gary Housing Authority Executive Director charged with two counts of strangulation and two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery was upset over a relative in the house cooking food, court documents show.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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After years of delays and unfulfilled promises left Tesla well behind rivals like Alphabet’s Waymo in the robotaxi market, Musk’s company finally appears poised to put its autonomous driving technology on public streets, even if in a very limited capacity to start.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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Experts encourage anyone feeling unfulfilled in their social life to focus on deepening their friendships rather than singling out a best friend.—
Seraphina Seow,
Vogue,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The country’s far right, which now controls 30 percent of Parliament, has normalized radical antidemocratic rhetoric and mobilized a disenchanted electorate that sees liberal governance not as a safeguard but as a barrier to reform.—
Veronica Anghel,
Foreign Affairs,
21 May 2025
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As President Trump cuts billions of federal dollars from science institutes and universities, restricts what can be studied and pushes out immigrants, rival nations are hoping to pick up talent that has been cast aside or become disenchanted.—
Patricia Cohen,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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González’s defeat marks the third consecutive time that the party of Rafael Correa, the country’s most influential president this century, failed to return to the presidency.—
Gonzalo Solano and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, that deal got nixed because the Lakers failed Williams’ physical, creating an awkward situation.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Why Inaction Could Be The Biggest Risk Of All While a large portion of banks from the ABA survey are dissatisfied, most aren’t ready to make the leap to something new.—
Rodrigo Silva,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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But two decades later, after nine years in Koln, Wirtz and his family were dissatisfied with his pathway.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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One major case was probing if Capital One cheated customers out of $2 billion in interest payments.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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And a media room cheated as an office, where the family keeps important papers.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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