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disappointed

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

Translations

disappointedadjective

more disappointed

Comp.

most disappointed

Super.

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

déçu

She was disappointed with the outcome of the election.

Elle était déçue par le résultat de l’élection.

Additional translations

déçuPour des espoirs, projets ou ambitions non réalisés.

Synonyms

let down

Antonyms

disappointverb

disappointed

Past Simple

disappointed

Past Simple

disappointed

Past Participle

disappointing

Gerund

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

décevoir

The movie disappointed the fans who were expecting a thrilling sequel.

Le film a déçu les fans qui s’attendaient à une suite palpitante.

Additional translations

désappointerSoutenu ou vieilli.

Synonyms

let down

Antonyms

disappointpast participle

disappointed

Used predicatively and attributively (a disappointed fan) to describe a state of feeling let down.

déçu

The children were disappointed when the picnic was canceled.

Les enfants étaient déçus lorsque le pique-nique a été annulé.

Synonyms

let down

Definitions

disappointedadjective

Feeling sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.

She was disappointed with the outcome of the election.

Of ambitions, hopes, plans, etc.: frustrated or unfulfilled.

Many of the rebels were driven by their disappointed hopes for reform.

disappointverb

To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.

The movie disappointed the fans who were expecting a thrilling sequel.

To cause someone to feel sad or displeased by not meeting their expectations.

She didn't want to disappoint her parents by not getting into the college of their choice.

disappointpast participle

Feeling sad or displeased because someone or something has not met one’s expectations.

The children were disappointed when the picnic was canceled.