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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"Young people, they feel let down… disappointed in policymakers for allowing this to happen. And they also feel just sad that the 'Australian Dream' of owning a house is unattainable for them."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“We are disappointed by our recent performance,” said Dan Pietrzak, the fund’s investment chief and head of private credit at KKR.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“I mean, obviously you’re disappointed in the simple fact of, like, being down 3-0 obviously. But I mean, you know, we still got life and that’s all you can ask for.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

John Roberts is deeply disappointed in those who view the Supreme Court as political.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

President Wilson was disappointed in his hope that the League of Nations would preserve world peace.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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