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실망

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '실망' means 'disappointment' and is used to express feelings of being let down or discouraged when expectations are not met. It is a common word in everyday conversation and can describe emotional reactions to events, people, or outcomes.

Common Collocations

  • 실망하다: to be disappointed (verb form)
  • 실망시키다: to disappoint someone (causative verb)
  • 크게 실망하다: to be greatly disappointed
  • 실망스럽다: to be disappointing (adjective)

Usage Notes

'실망' is often used in polite and neutral contexts. When expressing your own feelings, you can say '실망했어요' (I was disappointed). To advise someone not to lose hope, use '실망하지 말고' (don't be disappointed). Avoid confusing '실망' with '후회' (regret), as '실망' focuses on unmet expectations rather than remorse.

Register and Politeness

The word '실망' itself is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. Politeness is conveyed through verb endings and sentence structure rather than the noun itself.

Example Sentences

시험 결과가 나빠서 정말 실망했어요.

Siheom gyeolgwa ga nappaseo jeongmal silmanghaesseoyo.

I was really disappointed because the exam results were bad.

그의 약속을 지키지 않아서 실망했어요.

Geuui yaksogeul jikiji anaseo silmanghaesseoyo.

I was disappointed because he didn't keep his promise.

실망하지 말고 다시 도전해 보세요.

Silmanghaji malgo dasi dojeonhae boseyo.

Don't be disappointed and try again.