Disappointed: meaning, definitions and examples
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disappointed
[ dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd ]
feeling
feeling sad, unhappy, or displeased because something was not as good as expected
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was disappointed with the results of the exam.
- I was disappointed that he didn't show up to the party.
result
failed to fulfill the hopes or expectations of
Synonyms
displeased, unfulfilled, unsatisfied
Examples of usage
- The movie was a disappointed flop at the box office.
- The team's performance was disappointing.
Translations
Translations of the word "disappointed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desapontado
🇮🇳 निराश (niraash)
🇩🇪 enttäuscht
🇮🇩 kecewa
🇺🇦 розчарований
🇵🇱 rozczarowany
🇯🇵 失望した (shitsubou shita)
🇫🇷 déçu
🇪🇸 decepcionado
🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığına uğramış
🇰🇷 실망한 (silmanhan)
🇸🇦 مُخَيَّب الأَمَل (mukhayyab al'amal)
🇨🇿 zklamaný
🇸🇰 sklamaný
🇨🇳 失望的 (shīwàng de)
🇸🇮 razočaran
🇮🇸 vonsvikinn
🇰🇿 көңілі қалған
🇬🇪 გაწბილებული (gats'bilebuli)
🇦🇿 məyus
🇲🇽 decepcionado
Word origin
The word 'disappointed' originated in the mid-15th century, derived from the Old French word 'desapointier', meaning 'to undo the appointment'. The prefix 'dis-' implies reversal, while 'appoint' refers to a previously made arrangement or agreement. Over time, 'disappointed' evolved to convey a sense of sadness or dissatisfaction due to unmet expectations or outcomes.
See also: appoint, appointable, appointed, appointee, appointment, disappoint.