Basic Details
Word: Disappointed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling sad or unhappy because something did not happen as expected.
Synonyms: Upset, disheartened, let down
Antonyms: Satisfied, pleased, happy
Idioms and Phrases
- Disappointed with an outcome: Used to express unhappiness about the result of something. Example: "I was disappointed with the outcome of the match as my team lost."
- Left in the lurch: To be let down or abandoned when you need help. Example: "After I planned the party, I felt left in the lurch when my friends didn't come."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She felt disappointed when she didn't get the toy she wanted for her birthday.
Example 2: After studying hard, he was disappointed to find out he failed the test.
Example 3: The film was supposed to be exciting, but I was disappointed by the slow pace and weak ending.
Fun Fact
The word "disappointed" comes from the Old French word "desappointer", which means to "un-appoint" or to reverse an expected action. It reflects the feeling of having something taken away or not fulfilled.
Famous Quote
"Disappointment is a sort of bankruptcy - the bankruptcy of a soul that expends too much in hope and expectation." - Eric Hoffer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disappointed" mean?
a) Very happy
b) Feeling sad because something did not happen as expected
c) Excited about a surprise
d) Laughing with friends
Answer: b) Feeling sad because something did not happen as expected
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disappointed"?
a) Joyful
b) Upbeat
c) Upset
d) Cheerful
Answer: c) Upset
3. Which word is an antonym of "disappointed"?
a) Upset
b) Satisfied
c) Disheartened
d) Let down
Answer: b) Satisfied
4. Which sentence uses "disappointed" correctly?
a) I was disappointed when I received a big reward.
b) She was disappointed to find that her favourite show was cancelled.
c) He was disappointed because he won the game.
d) They were disappointed when they arrived at the party.
Answer: b) She was disappointed to find that her favourite show was cancelled.
5. Which idiom relates to feeling disappointed?
a) Left in the lurch
b) On cloud nine
c) In the same boat
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Left in the lurch
