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). It literally means 'to un-deceive', which causes disappointment when a false hope is removed.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'un-deceived' (`ent-täuscht`) about something, and the reality is disappointing.