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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Gale would be profoundly disappointed to see that, a century after this essay, the US government seems intent on going backwards rather than forwards.
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Deborah Williams
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
George is disappointed that Hector does not seem to give one single fig about Gladys and doesn’t change his offer.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 7 July 2025
According to sources with knowledge of the matter, who like all in this article wish to remain anonymous to protect relationships, privately some players were surprised and disappointed, while others understood Bright’s decision.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Joan Doyle, who was disappointed to find at least a dozen of her family’s doctors had received industry money, had mixed feelings.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Deborah Williams
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
George is disappointed that Hector does not seem to give one single fig about Gladys and doesn’t change his offer.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 7 July 2025
According to sources with knowledge of the matter, who like all in this article wish to remain anonymous to protect relationships, privately some players were surprised and disappointed, while others understood Bright’s decision.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Joan Doyle, who was disappointed to find at least a dozen of her family’s doctors had received industry money, had mixed feelings.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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