Meaning of Disappointed
In simple words: Feeling sad because something was not what you expected.
Disappointed in a sentence
- I was disappointed when I found out the concert was canceled.
- She felt disappointed after not getting the job she applied for.
- The team was disappointed with their performance in the tournament.
- He was disappointed to learn that his favorite show was ending.
- After watching the movie, I felt disappointed because it didn’t live up to the reviews.
- The child was disappointed when he didn't receive the toy he wanted for his birthday.
- Many fans are disappointed by the announcement of the delay in the game release.
How to use Disappointed
Use 'disappointed' when expressing feelings of sadness or dissatisfaction about an outcome. Appropriate in most contexts, but can be more formal in written communication.
Grammar pattern
be + disappointed
Memory hint
Think of 'disappoint' as 'missing a point' — imagine a dart missing the target.
Related words
Synonyms for Disappointed
- let down
- frustrated
- dismayed
- upset
- disheartened
Common mistakes with Disappointed
- Using 'disappointing' instead of 'disappointed' to describe feelings.
- Confusing 'disappointed' with 'disappointment', which is the noun form.
- Saying 'disappointed at' when the correct preposition is 'by'.
Disappointed appears in
Disappointed in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُحبط
شعور بالحزن لأن شيئًا لم يكن كما توقعت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হতাশ
কিছু আপনার প্রত্যাশা অনুযায়ী না হওয়ায় দুঃখিত বোধ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Enttäuscht
Traurig sein, weil etwas nicht so war, wie man es sich vorgestellt hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Decepcionado
Sentirse triste porque algo no fue lo que esperabas.
- Persianفارسی
ناامید، مأیوس
وقتی چیزی اونجوری که انتظار داشتی نباشه، ناراحت باشی.
- FrenchFrançais
Déçu
Triste parce que quelque chose n'était pas comme prévu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निराश
यह महसूस करना कि कुछ वैसा नहीं हुआ जैसा आपने सोचा था, इसलिए आप दुखी हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Deluso/a
Triste perché qualcosa non è andato come speravi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Decepcionado
Sentindo-se triste porque algo não foi o que você esperava.
- RussianРусский
Разочарованный
Грустно, потому что что-то оказалось не таким, как вы ожидали.
- Urduاردو
مایوس، دلشکسته
غمگین بودن چون چیزی آنطور که انتظار داشتید نبود.
- Chinese中文
失望
因为事情没有达到预期而感到难过。
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Frequently asked questions about Disappointed
What does Disappointed mean?
Feeling sad because something was not what you expected.
What is the definition of Disappointed?
upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected
How do you use Disappointed in a sentence?
I was disappointed when I found out the concert was canceled.
Can you give another example of Disappointed?
She felt disappointed after not getting the job she applied for.
What are synonyms for Disappointed?
Common alternatives include let down, frustrated, dismayed, upset, disheartened.
What is the opposite of Disappointed?
Opposite meanings include satisfied, pleased, happy.
What words go with Disappointed?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, by.
What are common mistakes when using Disappointed?
Using 'disappointing' instead of 'disappointed' to describe feelings. Confusing 'disappointed' with 'disappointment', which is the noun form. Saying 'disappointed at' when the correct preposition is 'by'.
How do you pronounce Disappointed?
US: /["/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Disappointed?
Use 'disappointed' when expressing feelings of sadness or dissatisfaction about an outcome. Appropriate in most contexts, but can be more formal in written communication.
What CEFR level is Disappointed?
"Disappointed" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.




