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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Outside court, Duggan's wife said she was disappointed by the decision and called on the government to intervene.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"Of course we are very disappointed because I think there were parts of the second half where you could feel 'if we could just score now, this could become a very special night'," said Slot.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A disappointed Mayor Gary Christenson said officials would identify cuts needed to balance the city budget, adding, “We will find a way to move forward together.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“To the extent that people are disappointed in this recovery, they pin their hopes on Spencer. That’s not a bad place for him to be.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Do you think he’ll be disappointed if I don’t win?”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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