Disappointed

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts12 letters

Definition of Disappointed

verb

  1. To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

    "His lack of respect disappointed her."

  2. To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
  3. To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
  4. To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.
  5. To prevent (something planned or attempted).

adjective

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

    "After all his anticipation, the trip left him deeply disappointed."

  2. Expressing or indicating disappointment.

    "a disappointed tone / face / silence"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

frustratethwartdiscomfitedfoiledfrustratedthwarted

ANTONYMS

satisfy