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

Because Messi was a late scratch, Vancouver offered disappointed fans 50 percent off all food and drinks. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024

And each time, the terra cotta and beige brick structure has risen, if not out of the ashes, then out of cobwebs and debris and disappointed hopes. —Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

see disappoint

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

disappointed

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ed

: defeated in expectation or hope

we were disappointed that they couldn't go