Synonyms for

Disappointed

Verb / ˌdɪsʌˈpɔɪntɪd / / ˌdɪsʌˈpɔɪnɪd / Another word for disappointed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling sad, unhappy, or unsatisfied because something you hoped for or expected did not happen or was not as good as you expected

Synonyms & similar words

discomfited defeated foiled disappoint thwarted frustrated letdown deflated crushed disheartened crestfallen dismayed downcast despondent blue depressed sad unhappy miserable wretched gloomy melancholy sorrowful regretful unfulfilled unsatisfied

Synonyms by register

Formal

discontented unfulfilled let down

Informal

bummed out down not happy a bit miffed

Literary

crestfallen forlorn disheartened

Antonyms

pleased satisfied content elated thrilled joyful happy

Common collocations

  • deeply disappointed
  • severely disappointed
  • understandably disappointed
  • disappointed with
  • disappointed in
  • disappointed by
  • disappointed hopes
  • disappointed outcome

Word family

noun disappointment
verb disappoint
adjective disappointed
adverb disappointingly

Usage note

Often used with 'with' or 'in' to specify the source of the disappointment. 'Disappointed' is a common and generally neutral term.

Example sentences

  1. I was disappointed when I didn't win the game.
  2. She was disappointed when her friend didn't come to her party.
  3. He was disappointed that the amusement park was closed.
  4. The students were disappointed to learn that they had to take a test.
  5. My sister was disappointed that her favorite ice cream flavor was sold out.

Quotes

  • Disappointments are to the soul what a thunderstorm is to the air. - Friedrich Schiller
  • Expectation is the root of all heartache. - William Shakespeare
  • Disappointment is a sort of bankruptcy - the bankruptcy of a soul that expends too much in hope and expectation. - Eric Hoffer

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