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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Gilgeous-Alexander seemed disappointed but not worried about the outcome.
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Ukraine's delegation will also include its deputy foreign minister, as well as several military and intelligence officials, according to an executive order by Zelenskiy on Sunday.
—Vladimir Soldatkin, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Tyrese Haliburton led the way for Indiana with 20 points as the home crowd – which included 2025 Indy 500 winner Álex Palou – went home disappointed.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
He’s found himself inside a national park without a campsite on too many occasions, some times with small children and a disappointed wife in tow.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 23 May 2025
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
More: 'Very disappointed': Trump continues to criticize Putin's war tactics during negotiations
Ukraine's delegation will also include its deputy foreign minister, as well as several military and intelligence officials, according to an executive order by Zelenskiy on Sunday.
—Vladimir Soldatkin, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Tyrese Haliburton led the way for Indiana with 20 points as the home crowd – which included 2025 Indy 500 winner Álex Palou – went home disappointed.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
He’s found himself inside a national park without a campsite on too many occasions, some times with small children and a disappointed wife in tow.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 23 May 2025
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 12 Jun. 2025.
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