disappointed

deluso

Triste perché qualcosa è stato peggiore del previsto o non è andato come sperava.

In inglese semplice: Sad because something was worse than you hoped or did not happen as you wanted.

• I felt disappointed after the game.
• She was disappointed with her exam results.
• Were you disappointed that they couldn't come?

Come si usa: disappointed with/about something (We were disappointed with the food.); disappointed in someone (Her parents were disappointed in her.); disappointed that… / to do something (I was disappointed to hear that the show was cancelled.)

Sinonimi: let down, disheartened

Contrari: pleased, delighted

Espressioni comuni: feel disappointed, deeply disappointed, disappointed with something, disappointed in someone

deluso

Che mostra la tristezza di chi non ha visto realizzarsi le proprie speranze.

In inglese semplice: Showing that someone feels sad because things did not happen as they hoped.

• He gave a disappointed sigh.
• Her disappointed expression told me the news was bad.
• I heard a disappointed tone in his voice.

Sinonimi: dejected, downcast

Contrari: pleased, delighted

Espressioni comuni: disappointed look, disappointed voice, disappointed sigh, disappointed expression

respinto

Che ha chiesto a qualcuno di sposarlo e ha ricevuto un rifiuto.

In inglese semplice: Having asked someone to marry you and received the answer no.

• The disappointed suitor left town.
• Her disappointed lover never asked for her hand again.
• Several disappointed suitors attended the wealthy widow's wedding.

Sinonimi: rejected

Espressioni comuni: disappointed suitor, disappointed lover