disappointed

[ dis-uh-poin-tid ]

adjective

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

   a disappointed suitor.

2. Obsolete. inadequately appointed; ill-equipped.

disappointed

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /

adjective

1. saddened by the failure of an expectation, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌdisapˈpointedly, adverb

Other Words From

• disap·pointed·ly adverb
• undis·ap·pointed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappointed¹

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

Example Sentences

“We’re certainly disappointed that the Democrats’ effort to siphon votes with a fraudulent candidate had a significant impact on the race, with those votes making up more than the entire margin of the race right now,” Hovde said in a press release.

From Salon

Although Harris has not signaled that she wants to run for governor, the idea has been floated by some Californians disappointed that she lost the presidential race.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Russell, 44, says his family address, near Stirling, is now being published online and disappointed fans are threatening to turn up to get their money back.

From BBC

The GOP is disappointed in Trump’s first three justices, each of whom has deviated from the party line in some ways despite their overall hard-right ideology.

From Slate

“We were disappointed it didn’t happen then,” Sheets said.

From Slate