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Disappointed I ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd I’m Bitterly You—I Thought Trust

Word disappointed
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd / NAmE / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /
Example
  • they were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game.
  • i was disappointed by the quality of the wine.
  • i'm disappointed in you—i really thought i could trust you!
  • i was very disappointed with myself.
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disappointed

(adjective)BrE / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd / NAmE / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd /
  1. upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected
    • They were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game.
    • I was disappointed by the quality of the wine.
    • I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you!
    • I was very disappointed with myself.
    • He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party.
    • I’m disappointed (that) it was sold out.
    • She was disappointed not to be chosen.

    Extra Examples

    • He seemed almost disappointed when I agreed to go.
    • He’s disappointed in his daughter.
    • I was bitterly disappointed when I didn’t get into college.
    • I was slightly disappointed by her attitude.
    • I’m disappointed about John not coming.
    • If you think I’ll agree to that, then you’re going to be sadly disappointed.
    • Jerry sounded genuinely disappointed.
    • The decision left them very disappointed.
    • They’re disappointed at the result.
    • We’re disappointed with the new car.
    • Disappointed applicants will be placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations.
    • He was disappointed to see she wasn’t at the party.
    • I’m disappointed (that) it was sold out.
    • I’m disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you!
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