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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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"I am very, very disappointed," Artan told The New York Times from Istanbul, where he returned after being refused entry in Miami.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

By 2018, it was trying to get back into the cancer-drug business, though an early deal in that effort, the 2019 acquisition of Tesaro, disappointed investors because sales of a key drug have been sluggish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"I am very, very disappointed," Artan told the New York Times, external.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I can’t tell you how disappointed I am,” Eagle said before the vote.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“I don’t have it nailed yet, but that’s not it. I have to tell someone something, and I know they’ll be really disappointed in me.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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