Definition

Adverb: In a manner that shows or expresses disappointment; feeling or showing sadness or displeasure because something hoped for or expected did not happen.

Usage

The adverb "disappointedly" is used to describe how an action is performed or how a state is expressed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with a feeling of disappointment. It is typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of a clause.

Examples

• She sighed disappointedly when she saw the rain cancel the picnic.
• "I guess we'll try again tomorrow," he said disappointedly.
• He looked at the empty mailbox disappointedly.
• The team walked off the field disappointedly after the loss.

Advanced Usage

• Used with verbs of communication or expression: "disappointedly" often modifies verbs like , , , , , .
  • "Is that all?" the child asked disappointedly.
• Used to describe a manner of departure or action: It can describe how someone leaves a place or performs an action.
  • She closed the book disappointedly and put it back on the shelf.

Variants and Related Words

• Disappointed (adjective): Sad or displeased because one's hopes or expectations have not been fulfilled.
  • He was disappointed with the test results.
• Disappointment (noun): The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
  • To her great disappointment, the concert was sold out.
• Disappointing (adjective): Failing to fulfill hopes or expectations.
  • The movie's ending was disappointing.

Synonyms

• Dejectedly: In a sad and depressed manner.
• Crestfallenly: In a disappointed and sad way.
• Dismally: In a gloomy or depressed manner.
• Gloomily: In a dark or pessimistic manner.

Antonyms

• Joyfully: With great pleasure and happiness.
• Elatedly: In a very happy and excited way.
• Triumphantly: In a manner expressing great joy or satisfaction after a victory or achievement.

Adverb

1. in disappointment; in a disappointed manner
   • she left the gambling table disappointedly