Definition
Disappointed (adjective) describes the feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction that arises when expectations or hopes are not met.
Common Usage
“Disappointed” is typically used to describe how a person feels:
- I was disappointed with the movie.
- She looked disappointed when she heard the news.
- We’re really disappointed that you can’t come.
Disappointed vs. Disappointing
Remember the difference:
Disappointeddescribes how people feel.Disappointingdescribes the thing or situation that causes the feeling.
Example:
- The concert was disappointing. → (The event itself was bad.)
- I was disappointed by the concert. → (I felt let down.)
Synonyms
Let down, discouraged, disheartened, unhappy, dissatisfied.