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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Support your disappointed teen by acknowledging their feelings.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 21 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
The longtime pals were both left disappointed after a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Support your disappointed teen by acknowledging their feelings.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 21 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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However, with the increasing frequency of ads, some viewers have grown frustrated with interruptions, making ad fatigue a growing concern.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Senate Democrats hailed the passage of the bill as a big political victory at a time when many in their party feel frustrated over Trump’s aggressive moves to slash the federal government and reshape global alliances.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What To Know Cooper, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, argues that modest upfront payments could reignite engagement among borrowers who have become disillusioned or confused by fluctuating federal policy.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Within the capital, Mei becomes disillusioned with the Chairman and his politics, eventually publicly betraying him and running away.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, when eaten in excess, pistachios, like other nuts, may upset your stomach.—
Kathi Valeii,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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Princeton had some big moments in the NCAA Tournament with Chen – the No. 10 Tigers upset seventh-seeded NC State 64-63 in the first round of the tournament two years ago.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Out of the privation, the challenge, and the censure of slavery and the unfulfilled promise of post-Reconstruction justice, Black musicians embraced experimentation and innovation, ingenuity and joy, and a multigenerational call and response speaking truth to power that endures to the present day.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Whether or not people are becoming more upset about unfulfilled expectations, new communications technologies could be making their frustrations more visible and politically potent.—
Moisés Naím,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a leaderless Democratic Party out of power in Washington, Ocasio-Cortez has a message and a connection with a segment of liberals feeling disenchanted with both parties.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Canada has been at the forefront of efforts to recruit disenchanted American researchers, with officials there saying universities have room to bring on more talent.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The off-duty officer was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound when the driver of the Accord failed to yield the right-of-way and turned in front of the motorcycle, a DPS spokesperson said in a news release.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2025
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But those attempts have failed, most recently in 2019, and Florida has persisted with its harsh penalties.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Harris suggested Hogan could be that alternative, positioning himself as the clear choice for those dissatisfied with Moore’s leadership.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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Many high-earning women are dissatisfied with the amount of domestic labor they are still expected to do.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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