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
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
But great concentrations of power bring with them great concentrations of corruption, and by the 1860s a growing chorus began calling for reform, galvanized ultimately in 1881 by the assassination of President James A. Garfield by a disappointed office seeker.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 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 pan de elote was my server’s favorite at brunch, and the favorite of two young women who were so disappointed to learn that the dish was unavailable at dinner.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
But great concentrations of power bring with them great concentrations of corruption, and by the 1860s a growing chorus began calling for reform, galvanized ultimately in 1881 by the assassination of President James A. Garfield by a disappointed office seeker.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 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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As submissions to The Satchel show, Bills fans are more frustrated than ever with general manager Brandon Beane.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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He’s been given every reason to be angry, frustrated, and cynical, toward the specific people coming after him and the world at large.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The rollback of these initiatives has left many feeling disillusioned, viewing it as another example of corporate profit being prioritized over people.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ralph Fiennes stars as Julian Slowik, a disillusioned celebrity chef who presides over a fictional molecular gastronomy restaurant called Hawthorne, located on an exclusive private island.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Eagles upset Chiefs' three-peat dreams The Eagles' 40-22 victory at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans Sunday denied the Chiefs from becoming the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Charles Lindstrom, a 6-2 center for the Grove City basketball team, did a remarkable job in stopping Litchfield’s towering center, Bob McGee, as the Grove City cagers upset Litchfield 49-39 Tuesday at the Grove City floor.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Simmons is coming off a turbulent 2½ seasons with the Brooklyn Nets marked by injuries, unfulfilled expectations and criticisms.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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And for years, that promise seemed unfulfilled as the WNBA struggled to maintain its early momentum.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just as unfortunately for Phil, Butchie has become disenchanted with him.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s public statements, which many view as offensive or inflammatory, appeal to supporters who feel disenchanted with the status quo.—
Maxim Voronov,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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Sebastian Stan, who won the Best Male Actor in a Musical or Comedy Golden Globe for a A Different Man, also failed to secure a SAG nomination.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Several House Democrats were already dissatisfied with the way social equity protections had played out for marijuana and shared Johnson’s concerns about the impact on small businesses.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sixty-nine percent of people were dissatisfied with the way income and wealth are distributed, and 72% of people were dissatisfied with the size and influence of major corporations.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
7 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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