disappointed

2 definitions • 12 examples

unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen:

deeply disappointed We felt deeply disappointed when we heard the news.

disappointed about I was so disappointed about her decision not to come.

disappointed at They said they were disappointed at his negative attitude.

bitterly disappointed I was bitterly disappointed to only come fifth.

disappointed in His parents said that they were very disappointed in him.

disappointed with The union negotiators were disappointed with the management's latest offer.

[ + (that) ] She was disappointed (that) they hadn't phoned.

[ + to infinitive ] He was disappointed to find they'd already left.

sorely disappointed If you're expecting Dad to let you borrow his car, you're going to be sorely disappointed.

unhappy or discouraged because your hopes or expectations about something or someone were not satisfied:

Obviously, we were disappointed in the jury’s verdict.

I’m disappointed by the way our team played today.

[ + to infinitive ] We were extremely disappointed to receive this information.