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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“Anyone who thought winter was over in mid-December will be sorely disappointed.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said it was still in a year-long turnaround, which may have disappointed investors who have already been suffering for years.

From MarketWatch

"He's not going to be the only one who's disappointed in the dressing room with how things have gone," said Stokes.

From BBC

While Sullivan was happy his friend had found safety, he was disappointed that the country he had served continued to reject his requests for a visa.

From Los Angeles Times

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