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disappointed

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
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verb

  • To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

    "His lack of respect disappointed her."

  • To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
  • To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
  • To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.
  • To prevent (something planned or attempted).

adjective

  • Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.

    "After all his anticipation, the trip left him deeply disappointed."

  • Expressing or indicating disappointment.

    "a disappointed tone / face / silence"

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