disappointed

[ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd]

disappointed Definition

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

Using disappointed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disappointed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I was disappointed that I didn't get the job.

• Example

  She was disappointed with the quality of the product.

• Example

  He was disappointed by the team's performance.

disappointed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disappointed

• unhappy
• displeased
• crestfallen
• dejected
• let down

Antonyms for disappointed

• pleased
• satisfied
• content

Phrases with disappointed

• disappointed in

  to feel let down or unhappy with someone or something

  Example

  I'm disappointed in your behavior.

• disappointed with

  to feel let down or unhappy with something

  Example

  I'm disappointed with the service at this restaurant.

• disappointed by

  to feel let down or unhappy with someone or something

  Example

  I'm disappointed by the lack of progress on this project.

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Summary: disappointed in Brief

The term 'disappointed' [ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd] refers to feeling sad or displeased when someone or something fails to meet one's hopes or expectations. It is often used in phrases like 'disappointed in,' 'disappointed with,' and 'disappointed by.' Synonyms include 'let down,' 'unhappy,' and 'displeased.' Antonyms include 'pleased,' 'satisfied,' and 'content.'