How to Use disappointed in a Sentence

disappointed

adjective
  • We were disappointed that they couldn't go.
  • I was disappointed to see that my suggestions had been ignored.
  • They were deeply disappointed by her lack of interest.
  • Your father and I are very disappointed in you.
  • Don't be too disappointed if everything doesn't go as planned.
  • Disappointed fans slowly left the ballpark.
  • There isn’t a thing on the menu that will leave you disappointed.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 3 July 2024
  • Don't be too disappointed if the blooms are sparse and dinky.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • At this point, even the snacks feel disappointed.
    — PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Feel free to let out a disappointed huff as the episode concludes.
    — Vulture, 21 Dec. 2023
  • But there are a few tricks to not leave the grocery store disappointed.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 25 May 2026
  • My wife is very disappointed that my mind is still moving.
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The state, though, does not seem too disappointed in the outcome so far.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2021
  • Those in it strictly for the singing will not leave disappointed.
    — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Just not on this night - not that anyone was too disappointed.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 16 May 2023
  • Still, those who do come for the plants are never disappointed.
    — Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Joe is very disappointed; Kate, in turn, is very stressed out.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Nobody is more disappointed with how this year has gone for me than myself.
    — Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Nobody is more disappointed with how this year has gone for me than myself.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Dawkins was most disappointed in the lack of effort on defense from his squad.
    — Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Nunn told me that people who come out and eat with him for the first time are often disappointed.
    — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Fleck said the locker room after the game was disappointed but not pouty.
    — Megan Ryan, Star Tribune, 20 Dec. 2020
  • Miller was most disappointed with the way his team started the second half.
    — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2022
  • As the pieces fell into place, Max was the most disappointed.
    — Hannah Murphy Winter, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The pass-the-popcorn crowd was left disappointed.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Reeves didn't seemed disappointed, and gamely laughed and made faces for the camera.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 9 June 2025
  • Still, their fans will rightly feel disappointed tonight.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • The fans will be the most disappointed out of everyone.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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
  • People have been very disappointed with him.
    — Jack Fink, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

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