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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After a 28-year wait for a World Cup appearance, they will be sorely disappointed to fall at the first hurdle.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Around midday, a group of disappointed Alaskans emerged from their state’s pavilion with exasperation.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
The disappointed Iranian players weren’t eager to talk about the Pride Match experience.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2026
And while Creger still thought the bill was positive, she was disappointed to see the weakened language around adding lanes to highways.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Around midday, a group of disappointed Alaskans emerged from their state’s pavilion with exasperation.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
The disappointed Iranian players weren’t eager to talk about the Pride Match experience.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2026
And while Creger still thought the bill was positive, she was disappointed to see the weakened language around adding lanes to highways.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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