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

Think about a judge reading that a colleague was gunned down in his own driveway by a disappointed litigant. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

And to say that some of her fans are disappointed would be a massive understatement. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025

Fans left Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta angry and disappointed. —Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025

However, fans who entered hopeful for a win were left disappointed. —Gio Alonso, Miami Herald, 5 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