Chinese

shīwàng
Meaning: disappointed; to lose hope
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Example sentences

他對結果感到非常失望。
他对结果感到非常失望。
He felt very disappointed with the result.
這個消息令人失望。
This news is disappointing.
這種無能的表現讓人感到失望。
This kind of incompetent performance makes people feel disappointed.
他的行爲讓大家感到很失望。
His behavior disappointed everyone.
與其說他在生氣,不如說他在感到失望。
Rather than saying he is angry, it's more like he's feeling disappointed.

Usage Notes

Used to express a feeling of unhappiness because something was not as good as expected.

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