disappointed

American  

[dis-uh-poin-tid] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪd /

adjective

1. depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations.

   a disappointed suitor.

2. Obsolete.  inadequately appointed; ill-equipped.

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disappointed British  

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /

adjective

1. saddened by the failure of an expectation, etc

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Other Word Forms

• disappointedly adverb
• undisappointed adjective

Etymology

Origin of disappointed

First recorded in 1545–55; disappoint + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“Overall, I was really disappointed when it closed and a lot of friends that I had lost jobs,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

You could argue they could have done more against Chelsea's 10 men, and they might be disappointed not to create more chances after the red card, and to only get a draw.

From BBC

She said she would be "disappointed" if Owain didn't want to use the app anymore, but would "go with it" while admitting she would text and call him more often.

From BBC

An Avanti West Coast spokesperson said they were "disappointed" with the decision, which would "clearly impact those customers who already use these services".

From BBC

Six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy, who has terminal prostate cancer, said he was "disappointed and saddened" that screening was not likely to be offered more widely.

From BBC