- past participle of disappoint.
- past tense form of disappoint.
disappointed
Example Sentences
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Devon’s departure has saddened and disappointed Larry Nichols, people close to him said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
He was disappointed to learn just how much the fares would increase without any gains for riders, and he questioned the rationale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
“Young voters are routinely disappointed with the quality of representation that we’ve been offered,” Hunt said.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Audrina, from Derby, said despite receiving excellent care from doctors and nurses during her treatment, the food she was served often left her disappointed.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“I’m so disappointed in you, Mr. Jarvis. I quite liked the look of you that very first night at the train station and hoped we could be friends.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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