disappointed Meaning & Definition
What Does Disappointed Mean?
Disappointed is used as an adjective meaning Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down. It is also used to mean Having had a marriage proposal rejected. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of disappoint. As a verb, it means To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
Disappointed at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ |
| Synonyms | discomfited, frustrated and thwarted |
| Antonyms | satisfy |
| Comparative / superlative | more disappointed, most disappointed |
Disappointed Definition (Adjective)
- Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.
After all his anticipation, the trip left him deeply disappointed.
- Having had a marriage proposal rejected.
- Expressing or indicating disappointment.
a disappointed tone / face / silence
Disappointed as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of disappoint
Verb
- To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
His lack of respect disappointed her.
- To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
- To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
- To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.
- To prevent (something planned or attempted).
Synonyms of Disappointed
Disappointed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Disappointed
Disappointed in a Sentence
After all his anticipation, the trip left him deeply disappointed.
a disappointed tone / face / silence
His lack of respect disappointed her.
Word Forms & Grammar
disappointed (comparative more disappointed, superlative most disappointed)
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Words That Rhyme With Disappointed
Common Questions About Disappointed
Is disappointed an adjective or a verb?
Disappointed is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for disappointed?
Words with a similar meaning to disappointed include discomfited, frustrated and thwarted. See the full list of disappointed synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of disappointed?
The opposite of disappointed is satisfy.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of disappointed?
The comparative form is more disappointed and the superlative form is most disappointed.