If you are disappointed, you are rather sad because something has not happened or because something is not as good as you had hoped.
Castle-hunters won't be disappointed with the Isle of Man. [+ with]
I was disappointed that Kluge was not there.
I was disappointed to see the lack of coverage afforded to this event.
Synonyms: let down, upset, distressed, discouraged More Synonyms of disappointed
2. adjective
If you are disappointed in someone, you are rather sad because they have not behaved as well as you expected them to.
You should have accepted that. I'm disappointed in you. [+ in]
More Synonyms of disappointed
disappointed in British English
(ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd)
adjective
saddened by the failure of an expectation, etc
Derived forms
disappointedly (ˌdisapˈpointedly)
adverb
Examples of 'disappointed' in a sentence
disappointed
I was angry, disappointed and upset about it.
The Sun (2017)
He said:'I am very disappointed and angry.
The Sun (2017)
She said:'I feel disappointed there are still people in this world who think like this.
The Sun (2016)
Am I right to feel disappointed that he's not keen?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I imagine he's feeling embarrassed and disappointed in himself - and he has only himself to blame.
The Sun (2016)
That is a recipe for disappointed expectations.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We feel very disappointed because we deserved more.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Thousands of music fans were left disappointed.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We go away from here bitterly disappointed because we should have taken something from it.
The Sun (2008)
This is the language of a bitterly disappointed man.
Brian Thompson DEVASTATING EDEN: The Search for Utopia in America (2004)
Many will feel disappointed on his behalf.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The only downside to his job is the anger vented by disappointed fans.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
No one is more humourless than a disappointed sports fan.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The result is that the first man is happy and contented while the other is sad and disappointed.
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
Some fans will be angry but those who have a better understanding of soccer will just feel very disappointed.
The Sun (2009)
The players are angry and disappointed.
The Sun (2011)
Disappointed expectations lead to unwarranted cynicism.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But he died a disappointed man.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The results left me confused and rather disappointed, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They will be very angry, disappointed with themselves.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We are so sad and disappointed for them because we know what they're going through.
The Sun (2014)
He died deeply disappointed, bitterly aware that he had squandered his great gifts.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
But then not be disappointed or angry or come crying to me if they don't.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The busiest time for us is Monday morning because of disappointed expectations at the weekend.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But some now feel bitterly disappointed at the lack of support they have received from the West.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Yet for all his political brilliance, he leaves office a disappointed man.
The Sun (2007)
My expectations were disappointed, which is a good thing.
Christianity Today (2000)
I know they are disappointed and angry.
The Sun (2014)
I felt sad and disappointed that he'd gone.
The Sun (2009)
In other languages
disappointed
British English: disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ ADJECTIVE
If you are disappointed, you are sad because something has not happened or because something is not as good as you hoped it would be.
I was disappointed that he was not there.
American English: disappointed
Arabic: خَائِبُ الَأمَل
Brazilian Portuguese: decepcionado
Chinese: 失望的
Croatian: razočaran
Czech: zklamaný
Danish: skuffet
Dutch: teleurgesteld
European Spanish: decepcionado
Finnish: pettynyt
French: déçu
German: enttäuscht
Greek: απογοητευμένος
Italian: deluso
Japanese: 失望した
Korean: 실망한
Norwegian: skuffet
Polish: rozczarowany
European Portuguese: dececionado
Romanian: dezamăgit
Russian: разочарованный
Latin American Spanish: decepcionado
Swedish: besviken
Thai: ผิดหวัง
Turkish: hayal kırıklığına uğramış
Ukrainian: розчарований
Vietnamese: thất vọng
Chinese translation of 'disappointed'
disappointed
(dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd)
adj
失望的 (shīwàng de)
to be disappointed in sb对(對)某人失望 (duì mǒurén shīwàng)
to be disappointed that ... 令人失望的是 ... (lìng rén shīwàng de shì ... )
请勿将 disappointed 与 disappointing 混淆。如果你 disappointed，表示你由于某事没有发生或某事不如期望的那么好而感到沮丧。 Helen was disappointed that he hadn't called ... I know that my dad will be very disappointed when he hears my exam results. 某事物 disappointing 表示该事物没有达到你的期望值，令你感到失望。 The food at the restaurant was disappointing.
disappoint
(dɪsəˈpɔɪnt)
vt
[person]使失望 (shǐ shīwàng)
1 (adjective)
I was disappointed that she was not there.
Synonyms
let down
upset
distressed
discouraged
depressed
He seemed somewhat depressed.
choked
disillusioned
I've become very disillusioned with politics.
discontented
The government tried to appease discontented workers.
dejected
Everyone has days when they feel dejected or down.