disappointed
adj.adj. feeling sad or unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen. You feel this when someone or something is not as good as you expected.
adj. feeling sad, dissatisfied, or let down because expectations or hopes have not been met. Often follows a linking verb and is frequently modified by degree adverbs.
I am disappointed that the concert is cancelled.
She was disappointed with the results of the experiment after working on it for several months.
The fans were deeply disappointed by the team's performance, as they had expected a much more competitive match given the recent signings and improved training regime.
Typically follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'look', or 'be'. Takes the prepositions 'with', 'by', 'at', or 'in' depending on the object of the disappointment.
The movie was very disappointed.The movie was very disappointing.Learners often confuse the -ed adjective (how a person feels) with the -ing adjective (the thing that causes the feeling).