Meaning of disappointed in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪn(t)əd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    disappointed

    Definitions

    1. disappointingly unsuccessful

    Examples

    • « disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions »
    • « their foiled attempt to capture Calais »
    • « many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers »
    • « his best efforts were thwarted »

    Synonyms

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  • « When you have put all your faith in man and continue to be disappointed, don't you hope there is something out of there that is not of human element? »
    Natalie Cole
  • « I don't think success arrives and you're suddenly happy. It's not like that. If people think that they'll be very disappointed. »
    Michael Hutchence
  • « My dad encouraged us to fail. Growing up, he would ask us what we failed at that week. If we didn't have something, he would be disappointed. It changed my mindset at an early age that failure is not the outcome, failure is not trying. Don't be afraid to fail. »
    Sara Blakely
  • « The amount of speculation surrounding my romantic life is astounding. It's strange how involved people get: invested and angry, really disappointed. »
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  • « You travel with the hope that something unexpected will happen. It has to do with enjoying being lost and figuring it out and the satisfaction. I always get a little disappointed when I know too well where I'm going, or when I've lived in a place so long that there's no chance I could possibly get lost. »
    Andrew Bird

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