disappointed

disappointed
dis|ap|point|ed [ˌdısəˈpɔıntıd] adj
unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because someone or something was not as good as you expected
Dad seemed more disappointed than angry.
disappointed customers
disappointed at/with/about
Local residents were disappointed with the decision.
disappointed (that)
I was disappointed that we played so well yet still lost.
disappointed in
I'm very disappointed in you.
bitterly/deeply/terribly disappointed
The girl's parents were bitterly disappointed at the jury's verdict.
disappointed to hear/see/find etc
Visitors were disappointed to find the museum closed.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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