Meaning
Disappeared is the past tense and past participle of the verb disappear. It means to vanish or cease to be visible, often suddenly or mysteriously.
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsəˈpɪərd/ (dis-uh-PEERD)
Synonyms
Vanished, faded, evaporated, gone missing, lost
Example Sentences
- The magician made the rabbit disappeared in front of everyone.
- My keys have disappeared again!
- After the storm, the boat had completely disappeared.
Usage Notes
In formal writing, note that “disappeared” is often used in passive constructions like “He was disappeared” (common in political contexts) to imply forced disappearance by authorities—though this usage is controversial and region-specific.