disappointed
Meaning
Feeling unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen or was not as good as expected.
💡 People often say "disappointed of," but the correct phrase is "disappointed with" or "disappointed by."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
planned
a
picnic
with
my
friends
,
but
it
rained
in
the
morning
.
We
waited
under
a
small
tree
and
I
felt
disappointed
because
I
had
made
sandwiches
and
brought
a
blanket
.
Then
we
decided
to
go
to
a
nearby
cafe
and
we
talked
for
two
hours
.
The
day
was
not
what
I
expected
,
but
being
with
friends
made
it
better
.
Common Phrases
disappointed with
disappointed by
feel disappointed
Synonyms
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