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disappointed

adjective

What it means

Foundation Feelings & moods

sad because something was not as good as you hoped

She was disappointed after losing.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • let down
  • upset
  • unhappy
  • down
  • sad

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • delighted
  • pleased
  • satisfied

More examples

  • Why look so disappointed today?
  • His disappointed face upset the team.

Word family

  • dis- (prefix) means “not, or the opposite of”. Also in: disagree, disappear, dishonest, disobey.
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One question about “disappointed”, the way 11+ papers ask it (Foundation level).

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    Opposite:
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    wanting to know or learn more about something

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    giving enjoyment or satisfaction

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    Opposite:
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