Definitions

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 further checking for other opportunities to purchase reasonably priced tickets, I also was disappointed to see that the cheapest tickets available for some of the high-interest sporting events were in the hundreds of dollars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Mr. Vance may well end up disappointed by this weekend’s election result, but he shouldn’t be surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Meanwhile, the Jewish Leadership Council said it was "deeply disappointed" by the Benn's statement "which demonstrates a clear failure to understand the issue at hand".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Longtime shareholders might still be disappointed as nCino stock remains down roughly 80% since its initial public offering in 2020.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’m not. That was brutal. I was not in any way disappointed to stop.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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