disappointed

American

[dis-uh-poin-tid] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪd /

adjective

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

a disappointed suitor.
Obsolete. inadequately appointed; ill-equipped.

disappointed British

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /

adjective

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

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I saw “The Price” on Sunday after having been dismally disappointed at the Saturday night opening of “Death of a Salesman” at A Noise Within.

From Los Angeles Times

"I feel badly about and very disappointed in America," Dwight said.

From Barron's

"This isn't the be all and end all. I think fans and and stuff are going to be disappointed," he added.

From BBC

But fans were left disappointed after the 39-year-old's performance on the final day ended after 40 minutes, when the previous night ran for 90 minutes.

From BBC

It was only one of the many ways in which she disappointed her mother.

From Literature

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