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- [dis-uh-poin-tid]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪd/
- /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-poin-tid]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪd/
Definitions of disappointed word
- adjective disappointed depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations: a disappointed suitor. 1
- adjective disappointed Obsolete. inadequately appointed; ill-equipped. 1
- verb with object disappointed to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us. 1
- verb with object disappointed to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate: to be disappointed in love. 1
- verb without object disappointed to bring or cause disappointment. 1
- noun disappointed (of a person) sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations. 1
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Origin of disappointed
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; disappoint + -ed2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Disappointed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disappointed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
disappointed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disappointed
adj disappointed
- disenchanted — to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.
- discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- complaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- beaten — Beaten earth has been pressed down, often by people's feet, until it is hard.
adjective disappointed
- baulked — to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified (usually followed by at): He balked at making the speech.
Antonyms for disappointed
adj disappointed
- contented — If you are contented, you are satisfied with your life or the situation you are in.
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- fulfilled — to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
adjective disappointed
- appointed — If something happens at the appointed time, it happens at the time that was decided in advance.
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