disappointed

The word “disappointed” means feeling let down because something did not turn out as hoped. In plain terms, the feeling you get when something doesn't live up to your hopes.

“Disappointed” is pronounced dih-suh-POYN-tihd (/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “disappointed” used in a sentence: “She was disappointed when the trip got cancelled.”

Words with a similar meaning to “disappointed” include discomfited, foiled, frustrated and thwarted.

“Disappointed” is an adjective.

“Disappointed” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

"Disappointed" describes how a person feels — let down by an outcome. "Disappointing" describes the thing that causes that feeling. You are disappointed; the result is disappointing. Saying "I am disappointing" accidentally claims that you yourself are the letdown, which is a common slip.

All three are correct in different cases. Use "disappointed in" mainly for people who let you down, "disappointed with" for a thing or result that fell short, and "disappointed by" for the event or action itself — as in disappointed in you, with the film, by the news.

Disappointed specifically means let down because hopes or expectations weren't met. Upset is broader — any state of being distressed, unhappy, or agitated, for many possible reasons. You can be upset without being disappointed, and disappointment is usually the milder, more focused of the two feelings.

Common opposites include pleased, satisfied, delighted, and gratified — feeling that something met or exceeded your hopes. Which one fits depends on strength: "satisfied" suits expectations simply met, while "delighted" suits being happily surprised by an outcome that was better than expected.