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
Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
However, some in the crypto world were left disappointed that the Trump administration did not signal more active support for the industry, leading the prices of the very assets the summit was supposed to acclaim to sag Friday.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Mar. 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
Fans of both teams hardly left disappointed and the appreciation society from teammates was massive, especially two of the all-time greats in their respective sports helped their team earn crucial wins.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
However, some in the crypto world were left disappointed that the Trump administration did not signal more active support for the industry, leading the prices of the very assets the summit was supposed to acclaim to sag Friday.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Mar. 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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Many supporters are notably frustrated that the club failed to bring in a top-class striker in January to help cover for injuries to several of Arsenal’s attacking options.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the Country Club District south of the Plaza, residents grew frustrated with freight trucks and commuter traffic clogging their neighborhood streets and demanded action.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Glimpse Into Scrapped Show The three-and-a-half-minute trailer reveals the show's storyline: the once-heroic Powerpuff Girls have grown apart and become disillusioned with their past.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The disillusioned little Daria Morgendorffer-in-training that I was found nothing more disgusting than bragging about being coupled up.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Alternative schools to traditional neighborhood schools Many parents who were upset by school closures opted to move their kids outside of their neighborhood public schools – and have kept them there, according to data from EdChoice, a nonprofit organization which advocates for school vouchers.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Anyone would be upset in this situation, but Moore ‘s anger is misplaced and could easily be read as jealousy.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, a decade later, the promise of Amendment 1 remains unfulfilled.—
Sarah Gledhill,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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This is particularly beneficial for companies with Gen Z workers, who are considerably more likely to change jobs if unfulfilled than other staff members.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His quiet, baritone voice offered succor to the lonely and hope to the disenchanted.—
John Tuohy,
The Indianapolis Star,
31 Dec. 2024
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Just as unfortunately for Phil, Butchie has become disenchanted with him.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Most of the residents who spoke ahead of the council’s vote last month argued that Chan represented the status quo, was overpaid and had failed at his job.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
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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Many parents are dissatisfied with the public schools their children are assigned to, but their options are often limited by the availability of private school options and their ability to afford tuition.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The women were dissatisfied with the handling of the complaint made with Brookfield police, so one of them contacted an individual who was with the Danbury Police Department, the lawsuit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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