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

Elisha was disappointed in Maggie’s broken promise; but even he couldn’t resist asking for a bit of celebrity gossip, “Tell me how Mrs. Pierce got on!”

From Literature

In a statement, Sela said they were "disappointed" by the claims and "reject them in their entirety".

From BBC

His fears that a batter, or he behind the plate, would be injured produced a game that lasted only five pitches before the disappointed fans were sent home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sales and flows in the French insurer’s life and health division disappointed but its Solvency II ratio was higher than expected, reflecting stronger capital, Kett adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the day of the decision, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the government would appeal, adding she was "disappointed" by the ruling.

From BBC