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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When Wei’s Cantonese left its Meridian ghost-kitchen building and paused business — vowing to seek another location later — fans were understandably disappointed.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The sea is still full of mystery sounds Feeling a bit disappointed that a giant sea monster didn’t make the Bloop?
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Sutta isn’t the only person who has spoken out about not being invited back to the rereunion — former member Carmit Bachar also alleged in a lengthy March 17 Instagram statement that she was disappointed to only find out that the reunion was happening through the public announcement.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Cosby’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, said in an email after the initial award earlier Monday that they are disappointed and fully intend to appeal the verdict.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The sea is still full of mystery sounds Feeling a bit disappointed that a giant sea monster didn’t make the Bloop?
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Sutta isn’t the only person who has spoken out about not being invited back to the rereunion — former member Carmit Bachar also alleged in a lengthy March 17 Instagram statement that she was disappointed to only find out that the reunion was happening through the public announcement.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Cosby’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, said in an email after the initial award earlier Monday that they are disappointed and fully intend to appeal the verdict.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
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 Apr. 2026.
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