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.
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Many of these disappointed parents enrolled their children in private schools; others likely decamped to the suburbs.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Pullman’s performance is a fascinating mix of happy-go-lucky and corrosively disappointed.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Many are disappointed to see the possible departure of American Golf, which offers an unusual driving range deal that is highly popular — users can pay $45 a month for unlimited range balls the entire month.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The free McDonald's McNugget Caviar kits sold out within minutes after the website crashed Tuesday, leaving fans disappointed and frustrated.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Pullman’s performance is a fascinating mix of happy-go-lucky and corrosively disappointed.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Many are disappointed to see the possible departure of American Golf, which offers an unusual driving range deal that is highly popular — users can pay $45 a month for unlimited range balls the entire month.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The free McDonald's McNugget Caviar kits sold out within minutes after the website crashed Tuesday, leaving fans disappointed and frustrated.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointed
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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