Saturday, 10 October 2020

Common errors in English: usage of Disappointed.

Disappointed (= unhappy)

This adjective is followed by several prepositions. 

For example: 
He was deeply disappointed about/at losing the game. 

My parents will be disappointed with/in me if I fail the exam. 

Incorrect: I was disappointed by his work. 

Correct: I was disappointed at/in his work. 

Incorrect: We were disappointed in our hopes. 

Correct: We were disappointed of our hopes.

Note: We are disappointed of a thing when we fail to get it.

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