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disappointed

 

[ dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000 Rating and qualities
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

feeling sad, unhappy, or displeased because something was not as good as expected

Synonyms

dismayed, let down, upset

Examples of usage

  • She was disappointed with the results of the exam.
  • I was disappointed that he didn't show up to the party.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,001 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.