English useful phrases: Expressing Disappointment
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| EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT |
| What a shame! |
| Are you disappointed with me? |
| But what good will it do? |
| Disappointment was written in his face. |
| Her disappointment was visible. |
| Her hopes were dashed |
| How disappointing! |
| I had high hopes for … |
| I had hoped that I’d be able to meet him. |
| I thought he could do better. |
| I was so looking forward to … |
| I wish that someone had let me know. |
| I’m disappointed in you, Paul. |
| I’m disappointed in your decision, but I respect it. |
| I’d very much hoped that I’d be able to meet him. |
| I’d very much hoped that I’d get selected this time. |
| I’m disappointed in him. |
| I’m sorry to hear that. |
| I’ve never been so disappointed in my life. |
| It was an absolute waste of money. |
| It wasn’t as good as I thought it would be. |
| It’s a great shame. |
| It’s a little bit disappointing, isn’t it! |
| It’s most unfortunate. |
| It’s very upsetting that this has happened. |
| Lady Gaga announced her retirement, much to the dismay of her fans. |
| Oh dear! I’ve spilt the milk. |
| Oh no, what a letdown! |
| Oh no, what a shame! |
| Oh well, never mind. |
| Oh, damn! |
| Oh, dear! What fools we were! |
| Oh, no! |
| Oh, no! Not again! |
| Oh, that’s a nuisance! |
| Paul, now utterly disheartened, abandoned his project altogether. |
| That stinks. |
| That’s so disappointing! |
| That’s too bad. |
| That’s a great pity. |
| That’s a pity. |
| The failure to get the job came as a blow. |
| Things always go wrong. |
| Tina’s disappointment was apparent. |
| Unfortunately, I couldn’t reach there in time. |
| What we had been led to expect was … |
| What’s the point of giving a party now? |
| When I think of it! |
| You look so sad. |
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