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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Nvidia—the most valuable company in the world with a market cap over $4 trillion—slightly disappointed markets in its last earnings report as sales of chips in China were missing compared to previous quarters.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Looking for a job online, sending in an application, and then hearing nothing back can leave you disappointed.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The actor returned from the office disappointed.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The race to the pet store while your dogs look at you incredibly disappointed is not fun.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Looking for a job online, sending in an application, and then hearing nothing back can leave you disappointed.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The actor returned from the office disappointed.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The race to the pet store while your dogs look at you incredibly disappointed is not fun.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
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 23 Sep. 2025.
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