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disappointed

 adjective
     
dis‧ap‧point‧ed
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.
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