enttäuschten
Translation
disappointed, let down
Examples
Er sah den enttäuschten Jungen an.
He looked at the disappointed boy.
Sie sprach mit den enttäuschten Fans.
She spoke with the disappointed fans.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) modifies a noun. The disappointed athlete left the field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desillusioniert, ernüchtert; Antonyms: erfreut (pleased), begeistert (enthusiastic)
Etymology
From `ent-` (away, un-) + `täuschen` (to deceive). Literally 'to un-deceive', which leads to disappointment when an illusion is broken.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'un-deceived' (`ent-täuscht`) and realizing the truth, which is often disappointing.