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

And, looking at its privacy policy, I wasn’t disappointed.

From Salon

Since winning the World Cup in 2006, the Azzurri have largely disappointed in international tournaments - with the exception of their surprise victory at the Euros in 2021 against England at Wembley.

From BBC

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