disappointed
Translation
disappointed
Examples
I was disappointed with the result.
I was disappointed with the result.
She was disappointed that he didn't call.
She was disappointed that he didn't call.
He was a disappointed man.
He was a disappointed man.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) disappointed ((with/by/at sth.)) to be unhappy because sth. is not as good as you expected. I was disappointed with the result.
((to be)) disappointed ((in sb.)) to be unhappy with sb. because they have done sth. wrong. I'm disappointed in you.
((to be)) disappointed ((that ...)) to be unhappy because sth. you hoped for did not happen. She was disappointed that he didn't call.
Similar Words
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) and 'appoint' (to fix or settle). It originally meant to be removed from an appointed position.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'appointment' that gets canceled or goes badly. You would feel 'dis-appointed'.