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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Three-time world champion ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates were also part of the US team event gold medallists but were bitterly disappointed to only take silver in the ice dance.

From Barron's

I was somewhat disappointed to learn that Gomez’s paintings are not based on spontaneous discoveries but on composites of photos he’s taken around the city.

From Los Angeles Times

Councillor Ken Gowans, chair of the economy and infrastructure committee, said he was "disappointed" to see continued cases of bad behaviour.

From BBC

Princeton University is lowering expectations for its endowment’s returns because its private-capital investments have disappointed.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m disappointed that it got to this,” Solomon said.

From The Wall Street Journal

disappointed

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