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[ adjective ] disappointingly unsuccessful
Synonyms Examples "disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions" "their foiled attempt to capture Calais" "many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers" "his best efforts were thwarted" Used in print (Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)Papa was disappointed that none of the brothers had heard the Call . (Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)Claire was bitterly disappointed but determined not to let the rebuff daunt her purpose . (Richard Ferber, Bitter Valley....)They expected greater things from him , regardless of how trying the circumstances , and they were disappointed . Related terms |
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