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disappointed

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

KK: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sad or unhappy because something did not happen as expected or because someone did not meet your hopes.

Example: She was disappointed when her favorite team lost the game.

disappointedly

IPA: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪdli/

KK: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows sadness or displeasure about something that did not happen as expected.

Example: She sighed disappointedly when she heard the news about the canceled concert.

disappointing

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not meeting the expectations or hopes of someone; causing feelings of sadness or dissatisfaction.

Example: The movie was disappointing because it didn't have a good plot.

disappointingly

IPA: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋli/

KK: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes disappointment or sadness.

Example: The movie ended disappointingly, leaving many viewers unsatisfied.

disappointment

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

KK: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of sadness or displeasure when something does not happen as expected or hoped.

Example: She felt a deep sense of disappointment when her team lost the game.

disapprobation

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˌprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of disapproval or condemnation, often related to moral issues.

Example: The teacher expressed her disapprobation of the student's behavior during class.

disapproval

IPA: /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/

KK: /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/

noun

Definition: The feeling or expression of not approving of something; a negative judgment about something.

Example: Her disapproval was clear when she frowned at the decision.

disapprove

IPA: //dɪsəˈpruːv//

KK: /dɪsəˈpruv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a negative opinion about something or to not approve of it.

Example: She disapproves of his decision to quit school.

transitive verb

Definition: To have a negative opinion about something or someone; to not agree with or support it.

Example: She disapproves of his decision to quit school.

disapprover

IPA: //dɪsəˈpruːvər//

KK: /dɪsəˈpruvər/

noun

Definition: A person who does not approve of something or expresses disapproval.

Example: The disapprover voiced their concerns about the new policy during the meeting.

disapprovingly

IPA: /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋli/

KK: /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you do not approve of something.

Example: She looked at him disapprovingly when he made a rude comment.

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