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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In a short statement after the ruling, Mr Gillham said: "I am disappointed and I need time to process the judgment before saying more."

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

“When I think of how he’s being treated by elected leaders now, I think he would be so mad and disappointed because he had so much passion for this community,” Jennifer Aust said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

“We’ve just spoken to AZN who are extremely and disappointed surprised by this news,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

"I was very disappointed to find that they came last, especially since Europe has really...been a leader in AI safety," Max Tegmark, an MIT professor and Future of Life president, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

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

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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