disappointed
adjective
dis·ap·point·ed
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-təd 
1
: defeated in expectation or hope
apologized to their disappointed fans
2
obsolete
: not adequately equipped
disappointedly
adverb
Examples of disappointed in a Sentence
We were disappointed that they couldn't go.
Disappointed fans slowly left the ballpark.
I was disappointed to see that my suggestions had been ignored.
They were deeply disappointed by her lack of interest.
Don't be too disappointed if everything doesn't go as planned.
Your father and I are very disappointed in you.
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Be aware that this discouragement might not be based on solid facts, but rather on disappointed hopes and wishes.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Anyone looking for a clear sense of broader Democratic voter sentiment in Illinois primaries up and down Tuesday’s ballot was likely disappointed as the outcome of each major race reflected a unique set of circumstances.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Any approach to ticket sales, no matter how well-designed, will leave some fans disappointed.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Presumably, none of them went home disappointed.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Anyone looking for a clear sense of broader Democratic voter sentiment in Illinois primaries up and down Tuesday’s ballot was likely disappointed as the outcome of each major race reflected a unique set of circumstances.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Any approach to ticket sales, no matter how well-designed, will leave some fans disappointed.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Presumably, none of them went home disappointed.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointed
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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