disappointed

American  

[dis-uh-poin-tid] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪd /

adjective

1. depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations.

   a disappointed suitor.

2. Obsolete. inadequately appointed; ill-equipped.

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disappointed British  

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /

adjective

1. saddened by the failure of an expectation, etc

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Other Word Forms

• disappointedly adverb
• undisappointed adjective

Etymology

Origin of disappointed

First recorded in 1545–55; disappoint + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Health Secretary Neil Gray said he was disappointed by the result, adding that he had offered to meet the BMA Scotland chairman on Monday.

From BBC

The company topped fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, but investors were disappointed about declining profit and lackluster sales in the key China market.

From Barron's

At the time, Mr Looney said in a statement that he was "disappointed with the way this situation has been handled".

From BBC

"I am a human being and disappointed and the connection with the fans is important for me. But we had clear chances and we have to work on certain things."

From BBC

In many respects it is a good building, but those who wished for a great building will be disappointed.

From The Wall Street Journal