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disappointed

ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd

[ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd]

sad because hopes were not met

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Feeling unhappy because something hoped for did not happen.

Example

She was disappointed by the cancelled trip.

She was disappointed by the cancelled trip.

Etymology

From 'disappoint', from Old French 'desapointer' meaning 'to undo an appointment'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes the person whose expectations were unmet.

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