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Synonyms & Similar Words
disillusioned
disheartened
unhappy
dissatisfied
discontented
displeased
frustrated
let down
saddened
depressed
dejected
despondent
gloomy
melancholy
disenchanted
crestfallen
deflated
demoralized
dispirited
discouraged
dismayed
upset
disturbed
troubled
disillusioned
bitter
resentful
irked
annoyed
vexed
irritated
disappointed
unhappy
discontent
unfulfilled
unsatisfied
Meaning of Disappointed
The primary meaning of the word "Disappointed" is feeling sad or unhappy because something has not happened or has not been as good as expected.
Definitions
- Feeling sad or unhappy because something has not happened or has not been as good as expected
- Feeling a sense of loss or dissatisfaction due to unfulfilled expectations or desires
- Having one's hopes or expectations failed or unmet
Etymology of Disappointed
The word "Disappointed" originated from the Old French word "desappointer", which means "to undo or remove from office"
The term evolved from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "appointare" (meaning "to appoint")
Historically, the word initially meant "to remove from office" but later developed to describe a feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction due to unmet expectations
Example Uses
- The team was disappointed when they lost the championship game
- She felt disappointed when her favorite restaurant closed down
- He was disappointed that he didn't get the job he had applied for