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disappointed

adjective

disappointingly unsuccessful

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
D
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. disappointingly unsuccessful

    “disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions”

In context

Example Sentences

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

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