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

Following the judge’s decision, O’Bryan Martin, another lawyer representing Williams, said the defense team is disappointed with the judge’s analysis regarding his client’s “individual conduct and circumstances.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He was disappointed, but he gave me a thin smile and wished me luck.

From Literature

And that’s precisely why the franchise’s disappointed fans and their frustrated allies spent the months ahead of the seventh installment’s February 27 release spreading and spoiling all of the film’s climactic reveals.

From Salon

As far as haven assets go, gold has likely disappointed some investors this week, although the precious metal got a boost on Friday due to worse-than-expected U.S. jobs data.

From MarketWatch

Some were disappointed Abel didn’t hint at one in his inaugural shareholder letter.

From The Wall Street Journal