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Disappointed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Disappointed is an adjective meaning Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.

Meaning

Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.

More Meanings

  1. Expressing or indicating disappointment.
  2. simple past and past participle of disappoint

Example Sentences

a disappointed tone / face / silence
If they came to hear me beg, they will be disappointed.
After all his anticipation, the trip left him deeply disappointed.

Synonyms for disappointed

Depending on context, synonyms include discomfited, foiled, frustrated, thwarted, defeated, unsuccessful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frustrated, thwarted, unsuccessful, defeated, foiled, discomfited.

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