Disappointed
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
Definitions
Feeling sad or displeased because something you hoped for did not happen or was not as good as you expected.
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
Feeling sadness or displeasure because something has not happened or been as good as expected.
I was disappointed that it rained on my birthday.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're super excited to get a new toy, but it's broken when you open it. That feeling of sadness and letdown? That's being disappointed!
👶 For kids: Feeling sad because you wanted something to happen, but it didn't.
More Examples
She was disappointed with the service at the restaurant.
They were disappointed by the movie's ending.
How It's Used
"She was disappointed with the exam results."
"He was disappointed in his friend's behavior."
"The investors were disappointed by the company's poor performance."
Idioms & expressions
Don't be disappointed.
Used to console someone or encourage them to not let a negative outcome affect them.
"Don't be disappointed if you don't win the race, it was a good effort."
From Old French *desapointier* ('to frustrate, disappoint'), from *des-* ('un-') + *apointier* ('to appoint, agree upon'), from *a-* ('to') + *point* ('point, goal').
The word 'disappointed' has been used in English since the early 17th century, evolving from the sense of 'frustrated' or 'defeated' to the current sense of 'feeling let down'.
Memory tip
Think of a missing appointment or a broken promise – that’s when you feel disappointed.