- past participle of disappoint.
- past tense form of disappoint.
disappointed
Example Sentences
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When I came back to this company more than a year ago, I was disappointed that we were not utilizing our Charleston factory more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The company’s numbers disappointed but there are several catalysts looming.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
It is hard to imagine anyone went home disappointed, no matter what price they paid.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
He was disappointed to learn just how much the fares would increase without any gains for riders, and he questioned the rationale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
I try to squeeze Avery’s hand in case she’s disappointed, but her hand is too busy clapping to be squeezed.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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