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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Tight End Start Mark Andrews vs PHI Many were projecting Mark Andrews to be an elite tight end to start the year and were quickly disappointed.
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Videos of the disappointed Democratic supporters of Harris screaming on the windy and sandy lake shore on Nov. 9 went viral this week.
—Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
This time Democratic voters, particularly women, were just as disappointed but less shocked, says Lisa Mueller, a political science professor at Macalester College.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Coach Mike Locksley sounded disappointed that Felton’s achievements are being overshadowed by the team’s troubles.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Videos of the disappointed Democratic supporters of Harris screaming on the windy and sandy lake shore on Nov. 9 went viral this week.
—Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
This time Democratic voters, particularly women, were just as disappointed but less shocked, says Lisa Mueller, a political science professor at Macalester College.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
Coach Mike Locksley sounded disappointed that Felton’s achievements are being overshadowed by the team’s troubles.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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