English · Emotions & Feelings
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.