disappointed
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/Feeling sad or displeased because something did not happen as expected or hoped for.
He was disappointed that the concert was canceled.
He felt unhappy because the concert did not take place as planned.
The students were disappointed with their exam results.
The students felt let down because their exam scores were lower than expected.
This word is commonly used to express feelings of dissatisfaction or unhappiness due to unmet expectations.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'disappointed' to express mild to moderate unhappiness, not extreme anger or sadness.
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Correct Prepositions
Use 'disappointed with' for things and 'disappointed in' for people.
📖Word Origin
From Middle French 'desappointer' (to remove from a post), from 'des-' (dis-) + 'appointer' (to point out). The modern sense of 'feeling let down' emerged in the 17th century.
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe emotional reactions to unmet expectations, whether personal or professional.