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Definition of disappointed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

disappointed

adjective
 
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
 
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
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  1. upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected
    • The singer has promised to refund any disappointed fans.
    • to be extremely/very/a bit/a little disappointed
    • disappointed at something They were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game.
    • Fans of the original film will be sorely disappointed at this remake.
    • disappointed by something I was disappointed by the quality of the food.
    • disappointed about something Andrea was disappointed about the decision.
    • disappointed about somebody (not) doing something I'm disappointed about John not coming.
    • disappointed in somebody/something I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you!
    • Nick seemed disappointed in her lack of response.
    • disappointed with somebody/something/yourself I was very disappointed with myself.
    • It is hard not to feel disappointed with the end result.
    • disappointed to see, hear, etc. He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party.
    • disappointed (that)… I’m disappointed (that) it was sold out.
    • disappointed (not) to be… She was disappointed not to be chosen.
    Extra Examples
    • We were surprised and disappointed by this decision.
    • He seemed almost disappointed when I agreed to go.
    • I was bitterly disappointed when I didn't get into college.
    • I was slightly disappointed by their attitude.
    • She's disappointed in her daughter.
    • We're disappointed with the new car.
    • If you think I'll agree to that, then you're going to be sadly disappointed.
    • Jerry sounded genuinely disappointed.
    • The decision left them very disappointed.
    • Disappointed applicants will be placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations.
    Topics Feelingsb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • feel
    • look
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    preposition
    • about
    • at
    • by
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See disappointed in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee disappointed in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English

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