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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Brad, whose last name also was withheld at the request of the state’s prison system to protect his victim, said he’d be greatly disappointed to see the program cut.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 Dec. 2025
After an unsuccessful turn at solving the puzzle and appearing disappointed, Seacrest opened up his arms to give Payne a comforting hug.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
That you are hurt and disappointed is understandable.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
That you are hurt and disappointed is understandable.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 Dec. 2025
After an unsuccessful turn at solving the puzzle and appearing disappointed, Seacrest opened up his arms to give Payne a comforting hug.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
That you are hurt and disappointed is understandable.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
That you are hurt and disappointed is understandable.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2026.
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