Disappointed

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.

She was disappointed when her team lost the match.

feeling let down or frustrated due to unmet expectations.

He felt disappointed that he didn't receive the promotion.

feeling unhappy because a desired outcome did not happen.

I was disappointed to find that the concert was sold out.

expressing dissatisfaction with a situation due to lack of success or fulfillment.

They were disappointed by the movie, which didn't live up to the hype.

From Old French 'desappointer' meaning 'to undo an appointment or expectation'.

disappointed with

Feeling let down by something or someone.

disappointed in

Having lower expectations about someone or something.

disappointed at

Feeling sadness due to an event not meeting expectations.

disappointment

The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

disappointing

Causing disappointment; not meeting expectations.

Bummed out

I was really bummed out when the concert was canceled.

Let down

I felt let down by my friend's lack of support.