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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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“To say we are disappointed by the lack of urgency and forthrightness from the City Attorney’s office is an understatement,” the union’s statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The Blackwells settlement disappointed other investors, including the billionaire Wafic Saïd, whose Al Shams Investment firm is Braemar’s largest outside shareholder, with 9.5% of the stock.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Hardcore “Love, Death & Robots” viewers were apparently disappointed that Fincher’s film failed to live up to any part of the title.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Inventory management, cash flow and marketing are essential subjects in any business narrative, but readers looking for that story will be disappointed with observations bordering on the remedial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They were disappointed that it was covered with wood.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman