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Disappointed

adjective

 

  • (of a person) sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations. 

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Similar:  

 

saddened, upset, let down, disheartened, downhearted, cast down, downcast, depressed, dispirited

discouraged, despondent, dismayed, crestfallen, distressed, chagrined, disenchanted, disillusioned, displeased

discontented, dissatisfied, frustrated, disgruntled, choked, miffed, cut up, gutted, as sick as a parrot

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Opposite:  pleased, satisfied​​

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  • (of hopes or expectations) prevented from being realized.

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Similar:

 

thwarted, frustrated, balked, foiled, dashed, defeated, failed, baffled, stymied

 

Opposite:  fulfilled

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Scripture Study for Disappointment

Look bellow for Bible references about disappointment:

Romans 8:28:

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." 

Proverbs 3:5:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." 

Jeremiah 29:11:

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 

1 Peter 5:7:

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 

Philippians 4:6-7:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your needs known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." 

Psalm 42:11:

"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so troubled within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." 

Psalm 34:18:

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." 

Isaiah 40:31:

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." 

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