disappointed

[dis-uh-poin-tid] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

let down, saddened

Synonyms

STRONG

balked beaten complaining defeated depressed disconcerted discontented discouraged disenchanted disgruntled disillusioned dissatisfied distressed down foiled frustrated objecting thwarted upset vanquished worsted

WEAK

aghast chapfallen crestfallen despondent down in the dumps downcast downhearted hopeless shot down taken down unhappy unsatisfied

Antonyms

STRONG

calm cheerful comforted contented enchanted encouraged fulfilled happy heartened pleased satisfied unworried

WEAK

delighted excited

Example Sentences

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Following the past two earnings reports, investors were left disappointed by the level of Azure cloud acceleration as well as statistics around Copilot adoption.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Chiara De Biase, from Prostate Cancer UK, said she was "deeply disappointed" with the final recommendations.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

He also addressed China’s recent commitment for 200 new jets, a number that disappointed investors, who were looking for something closer to 500.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

If you want your noirs to really sizzle, you won’t be disappointed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“Gifts! Miss Lumley, I am disappointed in you. ‘Charity begins at home.’

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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