disappointed
- 01 B1 Intermediate
feeling sad or unhappy because something was not as good as you hoped.
experiencing a sense of sadness or dissatisfaction arising from the failure of expectations or hopes to materialise.
Simple“He was disappointed with his exam results because he had studied very hard.”
In context“The fans were deeply disappointed by the team's performance, especially after the high expectations set during the pre-season matches.”
UsageCommonly followed by the prepositions 'with', 'by', 'at', or 'in'.
PitfallI am disappointed of the results. I am disappointed with the results.Use 'with' or 'by' to describe the cause of the feeling, or 'in' when referring to a person who let you down.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
showing through your voice or face that you are unhappy about a result.
expressing or indicating a state of disappointment through outward appearance, tone, or manner.
Simple“She gave a disappointed sigh when she saw that the shop was closed.”
In context“The manager cast a disappointed look toward the interns after they failed to meet the project deadline for the second time.”
UsageTypically used to modify nouns related to expression, such as 'look', 'sigh', 'tone', or 'voice'.
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