Definition of Disappointed

saddened and upset because of a letdown

Examples of Disappointed in a sentence

The police disappointed that no witnesses came forward to talk to them about the crime.  🔊

Even though he was disappointed that he didn’t make the basketball team, the boy vowed to try again next year.  🔊

The principal disappointed by the students’ bad behavior and made a point to let them know she was saddened.  🔊

Heath was disappointed by the firework show since it only lasted a few minutes and was a big letdown.  🔊

Though he was saddened by his parent’s divorce, Keith tried not to show his mom and dad how disappointed he was.  🔊

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