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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sara seemed disappointed, Johnny said, but not upset. —Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025

Kenny Smith seemed disappointed at the media on the broadcast when Ernie Johnson revealed the seventh-place finish. —Zach Harper, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

Another name that disappointed investors was the trucking company JB Hunt (JBHT) . —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025

Digital fraud:Cryptocurrency financial firm to plead guilty after novel FBI probe Citigroup said in a statement it was disappointed and was evaluating its next steps. —Jonathan Stempel, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see disappoint

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

disappointed

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ed

: defeated in expectation or hope

we were disappointed that they couldn't go