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Definition of disappointed

disappointed

/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/
dis · ap · point · ed
Adverb:disappointedly
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• adjective

1

Sad, displeased, or dissatisfied because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.

Example

"She was deeply disappointed when the outdoor concert was canceled due to rain."

2

Prevented from being realized or successful; thwarted or frustrated (of hopes, plans, or expectations).

Example

"The novel explores the quiet resilience of people coping with disappointed ambitions."

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• Rhymes for disappointed

• Nearby Words

disappear
disappearance
disappoint
disappointed
disappointedly
disappointing
disappointingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 15th century from the verb 'disappoint' (borrowed from Middle French 'desapointer', meaning to remove from office or undo an appointment) plus the participial suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disappointed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disappointed
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