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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
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Yanga has been telling disappointed families in the camp not to lose hope.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
Residents or guests who are more excited about rest and relaxation won’t be disappointed either.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Many Radiohead fans were a little disappointed when the 30th anniversary of The Bends came and went this past March without a deluxe reissue or any sort of acknowledgement.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Yanga has been telling disappointed families in the camp not to lose hope.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez said during the meeting that she was disappointed that the mayor’s office would try to recruit the groups against an amendment and said administration officials mischaracterized the council amendments.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
Residents or guests who are more excited about rest and relaxation won’t be disappointed either.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointed
Adjective
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Exit poll data showed where those frustrated voters directed their ire.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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In what is trending to be a seventh losing season for the Jets in his seven years with the franchise, Williams had reportedly grown frustrated behind the scenes about the direction of the franchise.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Evidently, the result displeased Kinahan’s syndicate, which seemed to have expected the horse to lose.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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From a religious perspective, King Edward IV passed these laws on the grounds that God was displeased by anything other than modest clothing – for the lower classes, anyway.—
Michael Watson,
The Conversation,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cowley’s disillusioned but fundamentally idealistic cohort had an unexpected response.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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This has led many to feel disillusioned with, even betrayed by, the very system that promised to set them up for success and stability.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But his announcement of the deal immediately upset some UC surgeons.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The first step for an improbable run to Arlington is to upset the Cougars in Provo, Utah, which is easier said than done.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Keeping ‘the wolf away from the door’ Colorado River cuts could hit the tiny town of Cave Creek harder than any other municipality, town officials say, potentially grinding growth to a halt and pulling the town government into lawsuits over unfulfilled water contracts.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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But those asks remain unfulfilled.—
David Miliband,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The event intends to create a conservative alternative for viewers dissatisfied with the football league's direction.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In response to these changes, a growing number of disenchanted people are taking the leap and renouncing their phones altogether.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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The sudden crisis of faith in the American innovation ecosystem has also sparked a fresh debate: Can the European Union seize the moment to attract disenchanted researchers and strengthen its own innovation ecosystem?—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The shutdown began after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a government funding bill.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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If the main goal was to drive African Americans away, the laws failed.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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