as in frustrated
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as in displeased
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game
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a disappointed look
disappointed hopes
disappointed investors
a disappointed father
a displeased father
an annoyed father
a disheartened father
a disgusted father
an unsatisfied father
a disappointed tone
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Recent Examples of disappointed
Esther Kang, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Similarly, the Red Sox, another disappointed suitor for Soto, have been in talks with Boras about Bregman (for second base) and, for now, are content to see what Triston Casas can do over a full injury-free season before making a long-term commitment at first base.
—Bill Madden, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Uber said it was disappointed by the decision, but will continue investing in Taiwan, according to Bloomberg News .
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
With 9-1-1: Lone Star set to air its series finale, Jim Parrack can't help but feel a bit disappointed in one pivotal scene.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Similarly, the Red Sox, another disappointed suitor for Soto, have been in talks with Boras about Bregman (for second base) and, for now, are content to see what Triston Casas can do over a full injury-free season before making a long-term commitment at first base.
—Bill Madden, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
China’s most recent retail sales data also disappointed, missing forecasts.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Uber said it was disappointed by the decision, but will continue investing in Taiwan, according to Bloomberg News .
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointed
Adjective
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When the club is losing, Miller can become frustrated, charged up and on edge.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The current Secretary of State faces a challenging political landscape, as many voters remain disillusioned with the party, particularly those who cast ballots for Trump in the last election cycle.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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To some degree, the critiques were backlash to cinéma vérité, which was falling out of fashion in the disillusioned Watergate era.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Dani learns that he’s been writing to another girl on the ship, which upsets her deeply.—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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The dramatic change has added to the excitement level ahead of fight night in Inglewood, California, as Moicano bids to upset Makhachev on one day's notice.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Start by identifying a problem or unfulfilled need within your niche.—
Veranda Adkins,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Until this week, the talks loomed as the major unfulfilled mission, or even failure, of his time leading the spy agency.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This shift has left many employees feeling disconnected and disenchanted.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
22 Sep. 2024
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Win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted, win the angry spirits.—
Daniela Avila,
Peoplemag,
20 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Ice in contact with a moldy chute and a knife in contact with a trash can while being used are two of the reasons an Oakland Park grocery store failed state inspection Tuesday.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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And when streaming was in its early stages, companies like Netflix tried—and often failed—to emulate HBO’s success with their own meaty, cerebral dramas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Since Musk acquired Twitter—and renamed it X—in 2022, users dissatisfied with his platform changes have explored alternatives, and his involvement in the 2024 presidential campaign has encouraged some to leave X altogether.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over the past several decades, various forces have eroded physician autonomy, leaving many dissatisfied and burned out.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Congressman/Senator/President Lyndon Baines Johnson was a monstrous piece of work who cheated his way to power from his teens on.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Dec. 2024
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They felt cheated because rather than pay off the debt, Germany defaulted.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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