Decepcionado (en. Upset)

/de.sep.si.oˈna.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Having lost hope or trust in something.
After the breakup, he felt completely disappointed.
Después de la ruptura, se sintió completamente decepcionado.
Emotional state following a disillusionment.
The disappointed audience left the room with long faces.
El decepcionado público abandonó la sala con caras largas.
Synonym of disheartened or sad due to unfulfilled expectations.
The young man was disappointed after not being chosen for the team.
El joven estaba decepcionado tras no haber sido elegido para el equipo.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'decepcionar', which comes from Latin 'deceptionem'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be disappointed
Feel disillusioned or frustrated by a situation.
estar decepcionado
disappointed with
Feel disillusioned toward something or someone in particular.
decepcionado con
not disappoint
Meet someone's expectations.
no decepcionar

Related Words

disappointment
Feeling of sadness or disillusionment resulting from an unfulfilled expectation.
decepción
disappointing
Causing disappointment or disillusionment.
decepcionante
disappoint
Make someone feel disappointed.
decepcionar

Slang Meanings

Be in shock due to a disillusionment.
He was disappointed until he found out the truth.
Estuvo decepcionado hasta que se enteró de la verdad.
Feel let down by expectations.
Everything turned out to be a sham, I'm very disappointed.
Todo resultó ser un verso, estoy muy decepcionado.