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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“I get disappointed when I see so much of it devoted to this, and it’s keeping us from being more of a cohesive neighborhood.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

"I'm so disappointed we've reached this point," Illinois Senator Dick Durbin said of the acrimonious environment in Washington.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Jason O'Connell from Reform said he was "deeply disappointed" at the walkout, which he called "shameful".

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Nicole Leguillow, a 66-year-old resident of neighboring Virginia, said she was not disappointed by the pool, saying algae will be algae.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

She hesitated a minute before leaving and I sensed I’d disappointed her.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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