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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So when it was announced that the Indianapolis Colts would be the team to play in Berlin, the Kansas City Chiefs were very disappointed.
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Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The itinerary Our first glimpse of St. Pierre revealed colorful homes, wild ocean views, and a couple of seals, to the backdrop of rainfall, which brought some disappointed sighs from the true cold seekers.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Though Reacher sounds disappointed that Zachary Beck never taught his son to punch — my dad didn’t teach me, either!
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
That didn't work, and the newlywed was left looking rather disappointed.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The itinerary Our first glimpse of St. Pierre revealed colorful homes, wild ocean views, and a couple of seals, to the backdrop of rainfall, which brought some disappointed sighs from the true cold seekers.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Though Reacher sounds disappointed that Zachary Beck never taught his son to punch — my dad didn’t teach me, either!
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
That didn't work, and the newlywed was left looking rather disappointed.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Disappointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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