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

"He's not going to be the only one who's disappointed in the dressing room with how things have gone," said Stokes.

From BBC

While Sullivan was happy his friend had found safety, he was disappointed that the country he had served continued to reject his requests for a visa.

From Los Angeles Times

Director of cricket Rob Key says he is "gutted, disappointed and sorry" regarding England's dismal Ashes performance - the series having been lost with two Tests still to play.

From BBC

In a statement Monday, DJI said it was disappointed in the FCC decision and reiterated the security of its products.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are disappointed that the City has chosen an adversarial path over a collaborative one,” a spokesperson for Waymo said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times