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disappointed

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/ adjective A2
  1. Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down. · After all his anticipation, the trip left him deeply disappointed.
  2. Having had a marriage proposal rejected.
  3. Expressing or indicating disappointment. · a disappointed tone / face / silence
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Lynde says, ‘Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.’ But I think it would be worse to expect nothing than to be disappointed.”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 92 · C1
When I saw a real diamond in a lady’s ring one day I was so disappointed I cried.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 93 · C1
Consequently, when Marilla entered her kitchen and found the fire black out, with no sign of Anne anywhere, she felt justly disappointed and irritated.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 210 · C1
I was bitterly disappointed, Diana.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 231 · C1

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