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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His formula: Randomly drop the flyer on social media, set a low enough price to get everyone to mentally buy into it, watch disappointed fans bemoan coming up empty-handed after waiting in the virtual queue, and prepare for who shows up for the party.
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Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Although, disappointed fans didn't have much time to sulk.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 July 2025
But those expecting the administration to suddenly provide the guardrails and rules that have been sorely lacking in college sports in recent years will likely come away disappointed.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Investors expecting the Federal Reserve to come through with a series of interest rate cuts over the next couple years could be left disappointed due to the unpredictable nature of what's coming from Washington these days, according to Deutsche Bank.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 23 July 2025
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Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Although, disappointed fans didn't have much time to sulk.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 July 2025
But those expecting the administration to suddenly provide the guardrails and rules that have been sorely lacking in college sports in recent years will likely come away disappointed.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Investors expecting the Federal Reserve to come through with a series of interest rate cuts over the next couple years could be left disappointed due to the unpredictable nature of what's coming from Washington these days, according to Deutsche Bank.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 23 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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