B2
disappoint vs disappointed vs disappointment vs frustration
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disappointverb/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt/ | Meaning to make someone feel sad because something was not as good as they hoped or expected | Goes with disappoint someone | Example I hate to disappoint you, but the concert has been canceled. |
| disappointedadjective/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/ | Meaning Sad because something was not as good as you hoped. | Goes with — | Example She was disappointed that the concert was canceled at the last minute. |
| disappointmentnoun/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ | Meaning the feeling you have when something you hoped for does not happen; also something that lets you down | Goes with to my disappointment | Example To our disappointment, the beach was covered in rubbish. |
| frustrationnoun/frʌˈstreɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the annoyed feeling you get when you cannot do or change what you want | Goes with express frustration | Example She cried with frustration after failing her driving test again. |
Which word fits?
1 of 7Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I hate to you, but the concert has been canceled.