disappointedly (B2)
カタカナ: ディサポインティッドリー
IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪdli/
Definition
Acting in a way that shows sadness or displeasure because something did not meet your expectations or hopes.
意味: 期待していたことや望んでいたことが叶わず、悲しみや不満を感じている様子で行動すること。
Examples / 例文
She sighed disappointedly when she saw her exam results were lower than she had anticipated. — She sighed disappointedly when she saw her exam results were lower than she had anticipated.
The children looked disappointedly at the empty cookie jar, realizing there were no treats left. — The children looked disappointedly at the empty cookie jar, realizing there were no treats left.
He shook his head disappointedly after his favorite team lost the championship game. — He shook his head disappointedly after his favorite team lost the championship game.
Disappointedly の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Disappointedly:
How to Use Disappointedly
- look disappointedly (collocation)
- To show disappointment through one's gaze or facial expression. — "He looked disappointedly at the rain, knowing his outdoor plans were ruined."
- sigh disappointedly (collocation)
- To express disappointment with a sigh. — "She sighed disappointedly as the last bus pulled away."
- shake one's head disappointedly (collocation)
- To express disappointment by shaking one's head. — "The coach shook his head disappointedly at the team's performance."
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