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

Adrian said: "Tash talks about how much of a privilege it was to play for Wales. She's exploited that privilege and disappointed my daughter, and lots of other people."

From BBC

"Last week's result hurts and we are just as disappointed by it as the fans," said Gatland.

From BBC

However, she said she felt “disappointed” and "let down" after reading the proposals for the updated guidelines.

From BBC

Earlier this year, Paul announced a partial compensation scheme for disappointed investors.

From BBC

“We are saddened and disappointed that some residents of the Hollywood Arts Collective are unhappy with the property,” Pynes said.

From Los Angeles Times