Bitterly disappointed
A2 · Feelings & Health · A2 collocations
Meaning
Extremely sad because something you hoped for did not happen.
Example
The players were bitterly disappointed to lose the final in the last minute.
How to use it
Often followed by 'to' + infinitive or 'by/with' something. 'Deeply disappointed' and 'terribly disappointed' are common alternatives.
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