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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Hardcore “Love, Death & Robots” viewers were apparently disappointed that Fincher’s film failed to live up to any part of the title.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He seemed disappointed when none of us were as annoyed as he was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Some of their fans would probably still be disappointed with that, but they shouldn't be."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"I feel badly about and very disappointed in America," Dwight said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I was extremely disappointed until Heidi blurted out, “Mrs. Brisbane, when are we going to have the party?”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

disappointed

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