disappointeddis‧ap‧point‧ed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd◂/ ●●● S3 W3 adjective 
Dad seemed more disappointed than angry. disappointed customersdisappointed (that) I was disappointed that we played so well yet still lost.disappointed at/with/about something Local residents were disappointed with the decision.disappointed by something People are disappointed by the lack of political change.disappointed in somebody I’m very disappointed in you.disappointed to hear/see/find etc Visitors were disappointed to find the museum closed.bitterly/deeply/terribly disappointed The girl’s parents were bitterly disappointed at the jury’s verdict.THESAURUSdisappointed unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because something was not as good as you expected: · Hundreds of disappointed fans were unable to get tickets for the game.· I was disappointed with the grade I got in my Maths exam.feel let down to feel disappointed because something was not as good as you expected, or someone did not do what you expected them to do for you – a rather informal use: · I felt let down when I saw the film.· Nurses feel badly let down – they were promised a pay increase months ago.disillusioned /ˌdɪsəˈluːʒənd◂/ disappointed because you have lost your belief that an idea is right, or that something or someone is good: · Their leaders are deeply disillusioned with the peace process.· Disillusioned voters are turning against the government.disenchanted no longer feeling enthusiastic, especially so that you do not think you should be involved in something, or give someone your support: · Americans have grown increasingly disenchanted with politics.· a disenchanted workforcebe/feel sorry spoken used when telling someone that you feel disappointed and wish that the situation was different: · I’m sorry you can’t come to the party.· She always felt sorry that she hadn’t got to know him better.very disappointedgutted [not before noun] British English informal extremely disappointed, especially because you were unsuccessful: · I was gutted when we lost the game.crestfallen literary looking very disappointed and sad, especially when you suddenly realise that something you want cannot happen: · Gary looked crestfallen as they calculated how much money they would need.· a crestfallen look
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Disappointed tourists were turned away from the Washington Monument today, which was closed for repairs.
- Backley was bitterly disappointed when an injury prevented him from competing in the Olympic Games.
- I'm very disappointed in both of you - I guess I expected better behavior.
- I felt a little disappointed when she didn't come to the party.
- The children were very disappointed that we couldn't go to the zoo.
- The hall was already full, and hundreds of disappointed fans were turned away at the door.
- We were disappointed to find that the museum was closed.
- Were you disappointed with the way you played today?
- He seemed disappointed and I soon saw why when I got into the main hall.
- I wasn't really disappointed at all.
- Of all those entitled to feel disappointed, no one less deserved such ill fortune than McStay.
- Our younger child was bitterly disappointed when shown the discreet little warning notices.
- The Feldwebel looked disappointed at having to endure a situation which he couldn't control.
- They look disappointed, but I say study first, train later.
- This resulted in disappointed customers, poor operating efficiencies and a loss.
THESAURUS
unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because something was not as good as you expected: · Hundreds of disappointed fans were unable to get tickets for the game.· I was disappointed with the grade I got in my Maths exam.
to feel disappointed because something was not as good as you expected, or someone did not do what you expected them to do for you – a rather informal use: · I felt let down when I saw the film.· Nurses feel badly let down – they were promised a pay increase months ago.
disappointed because you have lost your belief that an idea is right, or that something or someone is good: · Their leaders are deeply disillusioned with the peace process.· Disillusioned voters are turning against the government.
no longer feeling enthusiastic, especially so that you do not think you should be involved in something, or give someone your support: · Americans have grown increasingly disenchanted with politics.· a disenchanted workforce
spoken used when telling someone that you feel disappointed and wish that the situation was different: · I’m sorry you can’t come to the party.· She always felt sorry that she hadn’t got to know him better.
very disappointed [not before noun] British English informal extremely disappointed, especially because you were unsuccessful: · I was gutted when we lost the game.
literary looking very disappointed and sad, especially when you suddenly realise that something you want cannot happen: · Gary looked crestfallen as they calculated how much money they would need.· a crestfallen look
Longman Language Activatordisappointed unhappy because things did not happen in the way you hoped they would, or were not as good as you expected them to be: · I felt a little disappointed when she didn't come to the party.· The hall was already full, and hundreds of disappointed fans were turned away at the door.disappointed in: · I'm very disappointed in both of you - I guess I expected better behavior. disappointed with/by: · Were you disappointed with the way you played today?disappointed that: · The children were very disappointed that we couldn't go to the zoo.disappointed to find/learn/hear/see: · We were disappointed to find that the museum was closed.bitterly disappointed (=very disappointed): · Backley was bitterly disappointed when an injury prevented him from competing in the Olympic Games.
to feel disappointed because someone did not do what they promised to do, or did not help you when you needed them: · No wonder the nurses feel let down - they were promised a big pay increase, but nothing has happened.· They were ashamed of their daughter's behaviour, and felt badly let down.
disappointed because you realize that a person, belief, way of life etc is not as good as you thought they were: · Disillusioned voters are turning against the government.disillusioned with/by: · As David grew older he became increasingly disillusioned with socialism.· Japanese college students in particular are disillusioned by the restrictions placed on them by society.
looking very disappointed and sad: · Steve looked crestfallen as he returned from the mailbox empty-handed.· She ripped open the package but found nothing in it but shoes. She was crestfallen.
disappointed with something that you used to enjoy or believe in, or with someone you used to have great respect for: · The party's greatest problem is trying to win back the support of its own disenchanted members.disenchanted with: · After three divorces he must be pretty disenchanted with married life.
making you feel disappointed something that is disappointing makes you feel unhappy or dissatisfied, because it is not as good as you hoped it would be: · The team had a disappointing season.· Company profits this year have been very disappointing.
something that is a disappointment does not happen in the way you hoped, or is not as good as you expected: · The holiday was a bit of a disappointment - it rained the whole time.be a disappointment to: · The election results were a disappointment to civil rights groups.be a great/major disappointment: · It was a great disappointment to my parents that I didn't go to university.
if an event or person does not live up to expectations , you expected them to be very good but in fact they are not: · I'm afraid as a husband I never really lived up to Kelly's expectations.· Despite the enormous cost of making it, the film didn't live up to expectations.fail to live up to (somebody's) expectations: · I failed to live up to my parents' expectations, particularly at school.
spoken if something is a letdown , you do not enjoy it as much as you expected: · The party was a real letdown.· After months of planning and anticipation, the Florida trip was kind of a letdown.
something that is an anticlimax or is anticlimactic does not seem very exciting or interesting because it comes after something that was much better: · Going back to work after a month travelling in China is bound to be an anticlimax.· Compared to the excitement of the earlier parts of the film, the ending was a little anticlimactic.
an event or occasion that is a non-event is disappointing because nothing interesting or exciting happened: · Sue's party was a total non-event. Only five people turned up.
spoken informal if you say that a situation or event is a bummer , you mean it is very disappointing: · "I heard Reggie's going to quit the team." "That's a bummer."bummer! American: · "The party was last Saturday." "Oh, bummer! I always miss those things."
informal use this to say that something is not as good as people say it is: · Northbourne Leisure Centre isn't all it's cracked up to be, they don't even have a sauna.· Being a fashion model isn't all it's cracked up to be. It is extremely hard work.
to make someone feel disappointed · The band disappointed thousands of fans by cancelling at the last minute.· I'm sorry to disappoint you, but there aren't any tickets left.
to not do what you promised to do for someone, or not behave as well as they expected: · I said I would help them - I can't let them down.let somebody down badly: · Many disabled soldiers feel the government has let them down very badly.
to disappoint someone very badly by doing or telling them something that is the opposite of what they hoped for or what they needed to happen: · Renewed fighting has dashed all hopes of an early settlement.· The family's hopes that their daughter would be found alive were cruelly dashed this morning.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Visitors were disappointed to find the museum closed. The girl’s parents were bitterly disappointed at the jury’s verdict.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I was bitterly disappointed.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
Visitors were disappointed to find the museum closed. The girl’s parents were bitterly disappointed at the jury’s verdict. I was bitterly disappointed.· Our younger child was bitterly disappointed when shown the discreet little warning notices.· The local residents were bitterly disappointed with the decision.· Although the victor of a battle at sea, Edward returned home a bitterly disappointed man.
· He figures Sun must be very disappointed and frustrated at not having at least the 50s.· They were probably very disappointed at his non-appearance.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
- He was fond of the man who fretted beside him, and a touch impatient with him too.
WORD FAMILYadjectivedisappointeddisappointingnoundisappointmentverbdisappointadverbdisappointingly
unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because someone or something was not as good as you expected: Dad seemed more disappointed than angry. disappointed customersdisappointed (that) I was disappointed that we played so well yet still lost.disappointed at/with/about something Local residents were disappointed with the decision.disappointed by something People are disappointed by the lack of political change.disappointed in somebody I’m very disappointed in you.disappointed to hear/see/find etc Visitors were disappointed to find the museum closed.bitterly/deeply/terribly disappointed The girl’s parents were bitterly disappointed at the jury’s verdict.THESAURUSdisappointed unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because something was not as good as you expected: · Hundreds of disappointed fans were unable to get tickets for the game.· I was disappointed with the grade I got in my Maths exam.feel let down to feel disappointed because something was not as good as you expected, or someone did not do what you expected them to do for you – a rather informal use: · I felt let down when I saw the film.· Nurses feel badly let down – they were promised a pay increase months ago.disillusioned /ˌdɪsəˈluːʒənd◂/ disappointed because you have lost your belief that an idea is right, or that something or someone is good: · Their leaders are deeply disillusioned with the peace process.· Disillusioned voters are turning against the government.disenchanted no longer feeling enthusiastic, especially so that you do not think you should be involved in something, or give someone your support: · Americans have grown increasingly disenchanted with politics.· a disenchanted workforcebe/feel sorry spoken used when telling someone that you feel disappointed and wish that the situation was different: · I’m sorry you can’t come to the party.· She always felt sorry that she hadn’t got to know him better.very disappointedgutted [not before noun] British English informal extremely disappointed, especially because you were unsuccessful: · I was gutted when we lost the game.crestfallen literary looking very disappointed and sad, especially when you suddenly realise that something you want cannot happen: · Gary looked crestfallen as they calculated how much money they would need.· a crestfallen look