disappointed
adjective
uk
/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/ us
/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.t̬ɪd/B1
disappointed about I was so disappointed about her decision not to come.
bitterly disappointed I was bitterly disappointed to only come fifth.
disappointed in His parents said that they were very disappointed in him.
disappointed with The union negotiators were disappointed with the management's latest offer.
[ + (that) ] She was disappointed (that) they hadn't phoned.
[ + to infinitive ] He was disappointed to find they'd already left.
sorely disappointed If you're expecting Dad to let you borrow his car, you're going to be sorely disappointed.
పర్యాయపదాలు
- She was disappointed to see her essay returned with a mass of corrections in red ink.
- I was a bit disappointed just to be given a B, as I was hoping for an A.
- When the magician didn't turn up for his birthday party, Dan was terribly disappointed.
- We were really disappointed by the hotel when we got there - it was nothing like the description in the brochure.
- Of course, he's disappointed not to have been chosen for the school team.
