disappointed

[dis-uh-poin-tid]

adjective

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

   a disappointed suitor.

2. Obsolete.,  inadequately appointed; ill-equipped.

disappointed

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /

adjective

1. saddened by the failure of an expectation, etc

Other Word Forms

• disappointedly adverb
• undisappointed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappointed¹

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

Example Sentences

Tesla investors and consumers were disappointed after the company unveiled its long-awaited, less expensive versions of the Model 3 and Model Y.

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Those waiting excitedly to see what Son could do in LA have not been disappointed, with him even exceeding expectations.

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"I also understand that all local football fans are naturally angry, disappointed and want to see improvements," she told a news conference on Tuesday, according to government news agency Bernama.

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Those who attended the film were apparently disappointed in the lack of action scenes, with audiences giving a lukewarm "B-" grade in exit polls, Variety said.

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He added that the government was "disappointed" that the prosecution had not proceeded.

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