👉 To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling the word “disappointed.” It’s a feeling that many of us know, I think. Let's break it down, nice and slow. The dictionary gives us a good start, you see – "To sadden or displease by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for." Think about it like this: imagine you baked a cake, a beautiful treat! You pictured it perfectly, frosted just so, but when you take a bite…it’s a little flat and sad. You expected it to be wonderful, and it wasn't. That feeling of sadness because your expectation wasn't met? That’s disappointment. Or maybe someone promised you a special toy, you waited with glee, but when they gave it to you...it wasn’t what you wanted, you see! A little letdown, a quiet sigh – that’s disappointment too. It’s about the gap between what we wanted and what actually happened . It's not always a huge, dramatic thing, sometimes it's just a small feeling of sadness. Does that make sense? Do you have any questions? Let's talk about times you’ve felt disappointed – and how you handled those feelings!
