disappointed in someone or something

disappointed in someone or something
disappointed at someone or something & disappointed in someone or something
becoming sad because of someone or something. •

I am really disappointed at what you did.

I am very disappointed in you. That was a terrible thing to do.

They were disappointed in the outcome.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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