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disappointedly

American  
[dis-uh-poin-tid-lee] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪd li /

adverb

  1. in a way that suggests or reflects disappointment.


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After gaining social media traction over the weekend, fans quickly realised it signalled the end of a disappointedly short headline set.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2025

However, disappointedly many extras from the 2007 release are missing as well as a digital code.

From Washington Times Jun. 30, 2020

While suspenseful, this creepy-crawly tale had a disappointedly predictable ending.

From Slate Sep. 2, 2018

"Today's report disappointedly shows a flat overall reporting rate and a retaliation rate against survivors that remains at an unacceptable six out of 10 for a third year in a row."

From Reuters May 1, 2017

He rapped his knuckles against the carcass, he shook his head disappointedly.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

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