Disappointed at Meaning in English
expression
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/, /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ /ˈæt
dis-uh-POYN-tid at
dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪntɪd/ /ˈæt
dis-uh-POYNT-id at
Definition
Feeling unhappy or let down because something did not happen as expected or hoped, directed at a thing, event, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Use 'disappointed at' for events, results, or situations, not people (e.g., 'disappointed at the outcome'). For people, use 'disappointed in' or 'disappointed with'. This phrase is more formal than simply 'sad'. Common with 'news', 'results', or 'performance'.
Spanish: decepcionado/a por - decepcionado/a conPortuguese (BR): decepcionado(a) com - desapontado(a) comPortuguese (PT): desiludido(a) com - desapontado(a) comChinese (Simplified): 对…感到失望Chinese (Traditional): 對…感到失望Hindi: ...से निराशArabic: خائب الأمل منBengali: নিরাশ হওয়া - হতাশ হওয়াRussian: разочарован (чем-то) - огорчён (чем-то)Japanese: 〜にがっかりするVietnamese: thất vọng về - cảm thấy thất vọng vềKorean: ~에 실망하다Turkish: -den hayal kırıklığına uğramakUrdu: پرمایوسی ہونا - مایوس ہونا (کسی بات یا واقعے پر)Indonesian: kecewa pada - kecewa terhadap
Example Sentences
She was disappointed at the exam results.
basic
I was disappointed at the bad weather during our trip.
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The fans were disappointed at the team's loss.
basic
Honestly, I was pretty disappointed at how the movie ended.
natural
Were you disappointed at the concert last night?
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He seemed really disappointed at missing out on the job offer.
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