- past tense form of disappoint.
- past participle of disappoint.
disappointed
Example Sentences
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“I was really disappointed about that, but it’s totally understandable,” Niebel says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The two assets remain classic alternatives for investors looking for exposure outside of stocks and bonds, although investors hoping that gold might offset losses in their stock portfolios might be disappointed.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
He said some of the choir's new members were "disappointed" they would not be able to participate in an event on this scale.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Elsewhere in the portfolio, the company has also faced recent setbacks that have disappointed investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
“Good girl; think of what we shall write to Nutsawoo. Surely he would be disappointed if we came all the way to London and did nothing but mope about the house.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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