| 单词 | disappoint |
| 例句 | They still look disappointed when I say no, but they accept it. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Only once—in the two years after your birth, in the first two rounds of the fight of my life—have I believed he would have been disappointed. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z My father was disappointed when I told him I wouldn't be returning for any more lessons. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z She began to half walk, half run down the road and he watched her go, disappointed and yet not sure what he had expected her to do. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Oh, I thought you wanted the name of the actress,” the father said, disappointed not to have been given the credit he thought he deserved. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z Grandma was trying her best not to look disappointed. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I was, then, both surprised and disappointed to discover a day before the visit that Sir James would be coming alone. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “The child will grow up and find out things for herself. She will know that I lied. She will be disappointed.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “He’s harder to pin down. He’ll let something eat away at him without mentioning it, but if you really disappoint him ...” Josh let the words linger. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z But if I was hoping to disappoint him, it didn’t work. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z More than anything, Moody told himself, he was disappointed in Pearl. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I felt a little self-conscious about them, like maybe she would be disappointed in Dad and me if the dduk didn’t turn out right. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z If he's disappointed that I don't know anything about where he's fought, he doesn't show it. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He’s scowling in a way that makes me sure I’ve already disappointed him. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray paused for a second, and I could tell by how tight his face was that he was disappointed by the news. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The only thing worse than when the twins disappointed her was when she disappointed them. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I must say, I was rather disappointed, for I would like to have discussed the bantering question with him. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z When she gets back to the table with it, he says thanks, and I’m almost disappointed that he does. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Many of the young women were bitterly disappointed with their assignments. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Never have I seen a teacher with such high hopes or one who would be so bitterly disappointed. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z I walked outside and was disappointed to find people weren’t already pouring in at the entrance—and more disappointed that Connor wasn’t out there. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Someone got tired of it, or grew disappointed with it and threw it out. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z My mother looked up at me, her eyes big but tired, waiting for whatever disappointing blow was about to come through my lips. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z From now on, would all new things be disappointing, she wondered? A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z I was surprised, and even a little disappointed, at how small the crater was—only about fifty yards across. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z We ultimately reached settlement with all parties, but I was disappointed that we couldn't get more for Walter. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z It would be wrong to say that I was disappointed with sympathy. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z If you expect nothing from somebody you are never disappointed. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Colonel Korn was stunned by this disappointing sight, but only for an instant. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “He never wrote in it,” said Harry, disappointed. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He pouted, as if he was disappointed in the universe for not trying harder to get him. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Pasqual looks like a nerd, but he’s not even smart, which is always disappointing. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He was already learning midwifery, and I think my mother understood that he would have been disappointed not to deliver our child himself. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I determined then to put every ounce of effort and ability I had into playing the part, so that she would not be disappointed in me. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Her face fell, and I felt bad for a moment about disappointing her. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The site is, I am told by my friend Jeff Guinn of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "essentially a vast, cleared field dotted along the circumference by a series of disappointed small towns." A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z And disappointed in me, which would feel even worse. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z For its size there was a disappointing amount of flesh, only a little on its chest. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I disappointed my father in the usual ways. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have some valuable cargo in my office that needs to go to Miami. My client is anxious. I don’t want to disappoint him. Which is where you come in. I’ll pay you five dollars.” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z We were disappointed when we came across several plants that had not grown at all. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The possibility of disappointing them hangs over me. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z But they all looked so disappointed in me that I finally gave in. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Jeannette,” Mom said when she had accepted the fact that she would not get her way, “I’m deeply disappointed in you.” The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “We had high hopes,” it always said, “but this one has disappointed us.” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “You keep focusing on whether or not you’ll disappoint all these people,” I said. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The personality of Mr. Tuffett was less inspiring: he was a disappointed man, a frustrated professor of education with no sympathy for young people. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He was disappointed that he hadn’t found anything to fix Uncle Wood’s truck, but the market was random and weirdly awesome, and he was definitely glad he came. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He wanted to look disappointed but not too disappointed. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z After a minute of fruitless searching, she was simultaneously relieved and disappointed. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Men came in, were disappointed and yet they stayed, held there by free cigarettes and the evidence of recent booze. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Dad had that disappointed look on his face—the same face he used to give me before I joined ROTC, the same face he made whenever he talked about Spoony. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “Him as killed your family. Us in the graveyard, we wants you to stay alive. We wants you to surprise us and disappoint us and impress us and amaze us. Come home, Bod.” The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Occasionally one of them started forward excitedly, as if they had seen something interesting at last, only to fall back looking disappointed. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I did not expect any display of emotion, but I was disappointed all the same. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I didn’t believe this, and I was really disappointed, but I made sure to say nothing and went along with her for a while. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I checked the mailbox every afternoon as soon as I got off the bus and felt disappointed each time there was nothing for me. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She was disappointed to be misperceived, and more angered than ever — this time she could not box herself up — and these emotions opened others. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Kraft was a skinny, harmless kid from Pennsylvania who wanted only to be liked, and was destined to be disappointed in even so humble and degrading an ambition. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I was impressed and disappointed at the same time that I hadn’t seen the word before Kat. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Otto stepped forward, polite though a little disappointed to decline the present. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I'm terrified of how it's going to happen, but I’m nervous I’ll somehow disappoint myself if I don’t get out there. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Hermann Muller—disappointed by another false utopia—left Berlin for the Soviet Union, on yet another quest to unite science and socialism. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z I let out a sigh, disappointed that I couldn't oblige their curiosity, for even Chucha had given half a roll over to hear what the surprise had been. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Even though I was disappointed at first that I didn’t get a speaking part, now I’m glad. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z It was nice when Dad was not disappointed in me. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I looked through the eyepiece eagerly, only to be disappointed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I don’t care if my name might disappoint someone, or if my face might disappoint someone’s parents. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Harry had received no mail since the start of term; his only regular correspondent was now dead and although he had hoped that Lupin might write occasionally, he had so far been disappointed. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “All my life, that trick always work. How come it don’t work today? Now you disappoint.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z When Roosevelt failed to get reelected, he wasn’t just disappointed at losing—he was shattered. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z Our Trig teacher is deeply, deeply disappointed in our last test results. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z “I hope you’re not disappointed. I just thought it was too much of a risk. Please. Sit down.” Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z It was hard to read her face at that moment: she certainly wasn’t disappointed, but then she wasn’t elated either. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z In the end she would have disappointed him. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z But if they ever get up there to live, I think they’re going to be disappointed. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m not sure if I looked disappointed—I can never tell—because Lovey added quickly, “But I totally get it, if you don’t wanna come.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The truth is I was disappointed when Mama texted and said she had to pick me up right after school. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Lyddie was mostly disappointed, but perhaps a tiny bit relieved, when Mrs. Bedlow announced that she would take her over to the weaving room after dinner. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z She’d gotten a dud of a daughter who ripped her way out in the world and had done nothing but disappoint her ever since. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He led her past the dead man in the brown coat—and honestly, thought Bod, if he hadn’t got scared and fallen the man would have been disappointed in his hunt for treasure. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z He was trying to tell them how disappointed he was that he had not been part of the decision. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And I could tell, even in that small word, that he sounded surprised, and maybe—maybe—disappointed. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Instead of disappointed, I felt elated, warmed by his smile and his words: "I know who you are!" he said with a glint in his eye. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z Mama nodded, even though she looked a bit disappointed. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z His face his mistress left free to reflect his feelings, and he did not disappoint. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z It was nice to not see their eyes, my father’s disappointed, my mother’s all sad and worried. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He had glimpsed a glorious ideal, had struggled toward it and seized it and come to understand it, and was disappointed. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He put me in a body cast so my legs would heal properly, and now he’s disappointed to see me limping. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z But I guess I wanted him to be not disappointed in me, and not some made-up Albie who did really great in school elections. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Emily and James sat in disappointed silence as they rode the bus back to their building. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She had sent three in a row and was disappointed that I had not responded. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He looks disappointed, but then continues to read. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But Daddy was so excited and had spent so much money on the tickets, I couldn’t disappoint him. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I may not sound disappointed, but I can’t make myself sound upbeat either. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z “And now we shall just miss them; too provoking!—I do not know when I have been so disappointed.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z He was disappointed that she was so pointedly, decidedly, against this, yes. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z We were halfway through this simple, disappointing repast when the waitress dropped the bill on the table as she passed. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z I have to admit I felt a little disappointed that he was a part of this. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “All right, Papa,” the boy said, seeming at once disappointed and relieved. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “Emissary Kim has specifically requested that Potter Min’s work be brought to him. I do not wish him to be disappointed.” A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Atalanta’s father, whatever his name was, when a daughter and not a son was born to him, was, of course, bitterly disappointed. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure if I felt relieved, horrified, or disappointed. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Barb giving me a final disappointed look before my door swings shut. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Dad seemed disappointed at the family’s reaction to the Island Examiner article, but 1 couldn’t lie to him. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z It was a monotonous job, and Yossarian was disappointed to learn that the lives of enlisted men were only slightly more interesting than the lives of officers. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I sensed huffiness, as if he were disappointed that this was the best sleeping spot I could muster. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The thought of her there both thrills and disappoints me, and then I feel sick for feeling disappointed. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Too little and they would be disappointed and prone to look for more. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But Eliza was disappointed that the team she hoped to join one day wasn’t in her corner. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Mr. Straight had said in a disappointed voice, looking down at me over the top of his glasses. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He bent under the disappointed moon, hands braced on his knees, panting into the warm summery air, wanting to give himself a beating for letting the man get away. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Edward Option would be very disappointed in her if she didn’t return it. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z “I am shocked and disappointed,” he said sternly. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Such a discrepancy might have disappointed a normal bride, but Sourmelina didn’t care one way or another. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She kissed me again and told me how disappointed she was going to be if I didn’t call her. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z “That all you got, Bert?” said Mary Poppins, and she said it so brightly you could hardly tell she was disappointed at all. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z I seemed to be the only one who left feeling disappointed. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Laura Friendly was an expert at delivering good news with a disappointing twist. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Hamlet did not greet me, nor did our eyes meet I was disappointed yet relieved, for I would have blushed and stammered had he spoken to me. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z After everything he’d built, planned, fought for, fretted over, dreamed of, this was the summation of his life: one disappointing son and two suitcases. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z When we were beating Armstead by twenty points, Coach pulled me out and replaced me with a disappointed Drew. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z As we walked home in silence, I could, for the first time, see the sadness on her face and how disappointed she was in herself. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z After a few seconds he frowns, looks disappointed that Miss Celia isn’t doing anything. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Even now, as the carriage creaked slowly up the mountain, Nok could feel her mother looking, her eyes disappointed and full of sadness. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Baffled and disappointed, he fell meekly in behind his leader. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z An imposing congregation had massed itself around her first certainties, and now it was waiting and she could not disappoint it at the altar. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Actually I’m more disappointed in myself for the way I’m tricking people into believing that I’m something I’m not. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Olmsted did think about it and began to see the exposition as an opportunity to achieve something for which he had fought long and hard but almost always with disappointing results. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I don’t want to disappoint either of us, especially myself. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Well, why don’t you think about it?” my mom says, maybe disappointed by my decision—but I don’t want to think about it any more than I want to think about Hal. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “You’re not even trying,” she said, frustrated now and, I could tell, a little disappointed in me. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Somehow he was disappointed that Carlson hadn’t caught him siphoning the gas. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Though this year I was disappointed that it was only one gift. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I’d have to see Peach, not to mention Mama, who, I knew, must be so disappointed in me for yelling at Peach twice in one morning. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Charlie would be disappointed, and he might not hire him again. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z For all the fire-and-brimstone buildup, the avenue that led down to Tijuana was a little disappointing. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, it had made things harder for Cecilia with her third, though it was preposterous of her to pretend to be disappointed. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I would not, under any circumstances, seem despairing or even disappointed to my captors. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z This was the life Imogen described herself as wanting, free of ambition and expectations, with nobody to please and nobody to disappoint. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Granny listened, like to somebody talking...looked disappointed...then smiled politely and said, “Well, when y’all ready for me, just holler.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Kathy almost said no—all she did was pray—but she didn’t want to disappoint her daughter. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Wood shook his head, as if disappointed, and kicked Shadow in the kneecap. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I discovered that giving a teacher an answer makes them expect more from me, and then everyone gets disappointed. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z Trainloads of fans were pouring in for the race, and Howard didn’t want to disappoint them, so he agreed to send Seabiscuit out anyway. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe growing up means disappointing the people we love.” Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z But she was still disappointed, and now they’d have to go all the way back through the Cursed Forest. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Ron dived into his bag for his schedule. he said in a disappointed voice. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “You disappointed your mother and me today, son,” he said in a somber voice. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She sold what she could, disappointed that she could get only seven hundred dollars for a house that was worth twice as much. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Were any of the Elevens disappointed, your year?” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z “I’d call them big openings,” Thomas said, trying to counter his discomfort with sarcasm and disappointed that it wasn’t working. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Had he obtained a copy, he would have been disappointed, as its subject is earthquakes, not Copernicanism. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z I would approach them with hope, but I was always disappointed. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z George had been excited to read it, but the article had been disappointing. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z She seemed disappointed, like it was much more interesting to meet someone near death from a bite rather than a stupid boy infecting his own arm. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Despite the urgency, Conant was doomed to be disappointed in his hope for a firm decision on a separation process. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He didn’t need those things, but he didn’t want to disappoint her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “But I take music seriously. So, yeah, it was disappointing.” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He told me he was having a hard time sleeping, and I tried not to be disappointed, because I wanted to hear more about that universe of his, which only he could see. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z When I reached the hall, I heard Mrs. Baylor’s radio and felt disappointed. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I knew Dad was kind of disappointed by the way Momma had acted. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z His heart: they fed him medicine to see how low his heart rate could go, and they were probably disappointed when his heart temporarily stopped. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Honestly, I was a little disappointed myself I went looking for a legend and found a lizard. A fascinating lizard, but a lizard just the same.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z If she gets very disappointed, Cordelia’s father will be called into it, and that is serious. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Though I was disappointed to miss the regent’s burial, I was inwardly glad that I had reconciled with him before his death. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Sorely disappointed, I tossed the seeds away but decided to keep the cross in the pouch as the solitary connection to my past. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Her team had always been willing—even eager—to practice, so she was surprised and disappointed when they refused. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z After a chorus of disappointed sighs, Bronwyn said, “Oh, hullo Jacob,” and returned her attention to the table. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I didn’t wish to alarm or disappoint him, so when he asked me questions like “What’s your view on carbon fiber stays?” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Of course, Mother was slightly disappointed, but since I made her read Lockhart’s books I think she’s begun to see how useful it’ll be to have a fully trained wizard in the family. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Flowers once, but you were disappointed with that treat, so I gave you a dollar to buy whatever you wanted with it. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I was struck by his face, which was not so much surprised as disappointed to see me. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Her possessions had been moved from the old place, so Matt wasn’t too disappointed about not returning home. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z After dinner as my parents gossiped over their expressos and cigarettes, my sisters and I shared a disappointed look. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She hadn’t even read it, and that would disappoint him, too. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z “The answer is no this time, Merci. I’m sorry; I know you’re disappointed. But I promise, you can try out next year.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He had a notion that the prince felt secretly disappointed not to be recognized by any of his subjects. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z His sad and disappointed big brother, with his stupid faith in the power of Pine-Sol. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z As usual, I was so disappointed in Mother and Grandmother for not standing up and saying something as the white people waited, expecting us to give in and step off the sidewalk. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Ever since my father had said delay was possible, I hadn’t dared to make plans for fear of being disappointed. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z “So, I did my part. I quit. Now we have to keep working on your learning how not to quit on everything and everyone because they disappoint you or hurt you or make a mistake.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z At least, if I disappoint them, I will please Auntie! m After I started school, Djo, my kite days ended. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Not wanting to disappoint, I gave them something to talk about. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The smart of her hand and the ache of her heart were forgotten in the sting of the thought, “I shall have to tell at home, and they will be so disappointed in me!” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z “You disappoint me!” she hollered before she even reached my doorway. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z It was real embarrassing but tears just exploded out of my face and even though I knew she was going to be disappointed in me I told Momma how I’d hurt Rufus’s feelings. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She catches sight of me in my new getup and is disappointed. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z There was a disappointed chorus from several dozen townsfolk as the puppets stopped midjape and were packed away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He stared at me, a little disappointed, and I realized that I’d just sounded like my mother. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z But staring at my parents’ expressions right now, I saw they didn't look disappointed; they looked crushed. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I knew he’d be disappointed I hadn’t told him anything, but at that point I hadn’t thought things through properly myself and wasn’t ready to tell anyone. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The children were disappointed when they discovered that the romantic phrase simply meant that you threw a lump of iron attached to a rope overboard. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Yeah, Khalil matters and not the stuff he did, but I can’t lie and say it doesn’t bother me or it’s not disappointing. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z If we continued to disappoint him, he warned us, we’d be put on restriction and forbidden to leave the Academy at night. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Cox went home to bed, confused and disappointed, not knowing what to think about the mysterious Russian man. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He was disappointed with the unfinished appearance of the park, and he was peeved at his wife. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Weston picked up his paper again with a disappointed air. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “I know how disappointed you are, mi’jito, but your sister is only four years old,” she said tenderly. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Chris stood on the step in front of me and shook his head like he was disappointed. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The disappointed class, who had been planning the angry letters they would write to the newspaper, had to agree. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z But the glimpses those men’s rooms afforded were on the whole disappointing. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z But he knew that some would disappoint him. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I sink down in the new mattress, wishing for an indentation like the one left behind by Maman in our bed at home, and drift into disappointed dreams. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Hearing the mother’s wail, and seeing the trust Pechvarry had in him, Ged did not know how he could disappoint them. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Sandy is disappointed in her, he thinks she hurt her own sister, he doesn't want to be friends anymore. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z The most disappointing part of that piece of knowledge was that he was not going to fall in love with Mrs. Cadaver and marry her and take her away. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z And yet when he did fail, they were almost as disappointed as the driving instructor, who had contracted to provide as many lessons as were needed to pass. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “I shall be very disappointed if it is not so.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z Everyone cheered, but I felt so disappointed that I wasn’t on the stage. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z “Right there,” I said glumly, pointing and already disappointed. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z He must have felt disappointed, but he said it calmly, as before; he did not sound frightened. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z He looks disappointed at the food on his plate. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z When Pocock had repaired the shell, and the boys took to the water again, the results were spectacularly disappointing. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Claire sighed in a way that made her sound like a disappointed parent. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z They had just passed the collection plates, and after they had gathered and counted the funds donated, the preacher—a short man with a rosy face and a mustache—seemed disappointed. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “Your father was disappointed that you weren’t with Lucky Girl. He wanted to keep the ship waiting while he hunted for you longer. The man has plans for you, Nailer.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He ejected them with celerity, and his servants watched with some satisfaction as these lords of the leaf stalked back out to their chaises, disappointed in their designs. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z If they really want to squash all the happiness out of me, it seems all they gotta do is tell me they’re disappointed in something that I did. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z Ralph had been deceived before now by the specious appearance of depth in a beach pool and he approached this one preparing to be disappointed. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I move closer and sink onto a plastic chair, a little disappointed there’s no explosion, but mostly amazed that you can mix together simple, innocent kitchen ingredients and come up with a frothing volcano. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I hope Reverend Hunt is not too disappointed that his first time trying to convert a Virginia native to Christianity did not work out. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z She was disappointed to see the sleek white forms of airplanes gliding up as they approached the airport. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “And Turner, you might...what I mean to say is, I don’t want you to be too disappointed about what you might find there.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Violet thought it would disappoint them; that it would be less lovely than Baltimore. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She comes back and can tell I’m disappointed. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z She stops and gives me her best disappointed look. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z But the way she told her news stories was always designed to create a stir and get a reaction, and she was never disappointed. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z He was a little disappointed that the car was not so expensive as he had hoped, but what it lacked in price was more than made up for in color and style. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Ron was making no effort to hide his bad mood, and Harry was starting to fear that Hermione too was disappointed by his poor leadership. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Mike was disappointed he’d never gotten to stage his snowball fight, but pleased that the beach trip would soon be possible. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z An Yi and I were disappointed, but thinking about Shi-yi made us happy again. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m slightly relieved she wasn’t referring to the faux-ness of our friendship, but I’m also a little disappointed: I miss the way things were. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I’m scared enough of Mom, and of disappointing her more, that I manage to stay awake in most of my classes for the rest of the week. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z The Roy show was tested by the Sesame Street research staff and the numbers were very disappointing. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Strangely, his dad didn't look upset or even disappointed. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z “At the risk of being too forthright, I was hoping I might have the pleasure of your company one afternoon. I will be disappointed, but in no way offended, if you decline.” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z The truth was, their first visit had been more than disappointing. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Fact is, even when he’s mad at me, even when he’s so disappointed that he yells at me, my brother will always have my back. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He knew immediately that the question had not been a politic one and he was disappointed with himself. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Shawn stepped forward to inspect the egg, and my head rang with Mom would be so disappointed in me—but then he gave a thumbs-down. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “I am so disappointed. I can’t even begin to tell you how disappointed I am.” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Ma was sore disappointed that the store wouldn’t give us no more credit until we paid down on what we owed. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He wanted to talk to Granddaddy about the Plant and was disappointed that we still hadn’t heard back. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z “Not much for banter, are you?” she said, giving a brief, disappointed sigh. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I hate to disappoint you, but I’m not Duke. I’m just Fred. I know I sort of look like Duke....” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He was disappointed, but not inclined to believe Yossarian, for he had been given a sign, a secret, enigmatic vision that he still lacked the boldness to divulge. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I have a knife in my boot and another at my hip, but thinking of Dain’s command, thinking of how not to disappoint him further, I reach for neither. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He was afraid she would stop coming, that he would disappoint her—or even worse, bore her. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He stalks along the line, and I am really rather disappointed; judging from his pictures I imagined him to be bigger and more powerfully built, and above all to have a thundering voice. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Certainly, he never achieved much, and he disappointed my mother with broken promises, but I don’t think he deserved not a word from anyone in his family that day. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I’m sure my parents were disappointed, but I was not. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m disappointed because he spends his 50 minutes going over rules and policy. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Ash wondered who Prince Aidan would choose as his bride that night, and she wondered how disappointed her stepsisters would be when it was not one of them. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes I felt they were even disappointed in me because I wasn’t Lynn. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Yet she can sense, from an entirely different room, if my wardrobe is disappointing. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z If I don’t make it, will you be disappointed? Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He would hang out on Fulton, and whatever stores were closed, he would lurk around and wait for customers to show up and be disappointed about the store not being open. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z So I was disappointed to find him gone. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She was disappointed because his arm felt as it had always felt. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He gives us a disappointed look like adults do so well when you are not doing what they think you should be doing. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Good night, children. Santa Claus has to get to work now. Remember what I told all of you. It’s going to be a lean Christmas so don’t be disappointed.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I could see the priest was disappointed but he said, “That’s all right. It’s no matter.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Everybody was disappointed when we actually got inside the freak show, called Wonders of the World. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It was disappointing and frustrating, and I didn’t have much to tell Mum when I got back. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z I tell myself it will be never, so I won’t be disappointed. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She’s smiling sadly in a disappointed way; her hands are outstretched as if in welcome, and her heart is on the outside of her chest, with seven swords stuck into it. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Then Mrs. Bucket said gently, “You mustn’t be too disappointed, my darling, if you don’t find what you’re looking for underneath that wrapper. You really can’t expect to be as lucky as all that.” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z “I am not sorry you lost them, for you broke the rules, and deserved some punishment for disobedience,” was the severe reply, which rather disappointed the young lady, who expected nothing but sympathy. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z She met his eye, looking equal parts defensive and nervous, disappointed and defiant. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Being a little disappointed that she didn’t think I would also know—I didn’t—I asked her what a havelock was. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z It was like no one wanted to disappoint them. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She was disappointed to hear that nothing of the kind was available. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z A vicar—tall, elderly—who seemed disappointed that Alex refused to cry. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I had been mortified, then disappointed when he said he was only visiting for the summer from Seattle. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Regardless of what I chose to do, I knew I was bound to disappoint someone. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “I hope you kids aren’t going to be too disappointed about that.” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z Perfect A reminder of how unpopular I am combined with a reminder of how much I disappoint my dad, all rolled into one package. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Or I gaze at the stars, even though it’s disappointing because I can only see half as many stars as in Kunu Yaku. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Later that afternoon, when I didn’t know an answer, my teacher looked disappointed and said, “I’ve heard your sister is very smart.” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z You’re disappointed in me, you expected more restraint from me, you no doubt want me to act the way a fourteen-year-old is supposed to. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z “Do you think Father is disappointed in me?” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I’m very sad, disappointed and, at certain times, frustrated by this decision. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z He was not disappointed in the scene outside. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Vega had thought the same thing, by the disappointed look on his face. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He waited for Cowslip to reply, but he was disappointed. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The unplannedness of it all had left her a little shaken, and also a little disappointed. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z But he didn’t; he could not trust his body and could not bear to disappoint her yet again. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z These were people I'd known in high school, and it disappointed me to see how little we now had in common. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z This disappointed some of my colleagues, but I thought the issue was serious enough to risk their displeasure. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Plus, nothing could make me feel worse than knowing I’d disappointed Momma Biles. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z For a terrifying moment, Frank imagined they’d all be crushed under tons of earth—a disappointing way to die, after all they’d been through. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Finally, I said I was greatly disappointed in the PAC for spreading such lies. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He’s been aware for too long that most people don’t navigate thoughts of whether they’ll ever be good enough or if they’re disappointing the entire world. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The living, thank heaven, retain the ability to surprise and to disappoint. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He looks disappointed in me for asking such a thing. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I'm a little disappointed, but the gnawing worry in my gut is stronger. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Her general drift was clear enough: we were all very special, being Hailsham students, and so it was all the more disappointing when we behaved badly. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t say it, but I’m disappointed not to see him. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z But Gwen had been so kind to her — an unexpected friend — that Ash did not want to disappoint her, so she pulled on the shirt and tucked it into the breeches. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Agent Jones took a sip of his disappointing coffee. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z But I hated that he was disappointed in Laleh too, for something she couldn’t change. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Diego was so excited, he was practically bouncing up and down, and I didn’t want to disappoint him. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Would have been disappointed if you hadn’t shown up.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I suppose I wasn’t so much angry as disappointed. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He gave me a tight-mouthed look, making it clear that he was disappointed by my lack of originality while at the same time revealing himself asa master spotter of prescription junkies. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I understood wanting something badly and feeling disappointed, even if I didn’t get why she would want to go from one stomping dance to another. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z He wasn’t angry or even disappointed with them—he accepted that all humans had weaknesses—but he was insistent that everybody take their medicine, even if that meant someone from the clinic tracking them down. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z He was disappointed to discover that the hospital was staffed mostly with white, foreign doctors, with little if any effort placed on training Haitian doctors to treat Haitians. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z “Yeah, it is,” I said, not wanting to disappoint. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She never had many friends, and the ones she had often disappointed her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She didn’t want to disappoint James or do something that made him realize he didn’t want to hang out with her anymore. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “I think they’ll all be disappointed even if they do find it. Nothing’s gonna change this place,” he said, his tone changing from serious and reflective to that of a seasoned actor’s. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z “I know you must all have been really disappointed not to have got rid of me at Nuthanger Farm the other day, so I’ve decided to go a bit further next time.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Well, Driana,’ he said, ‘I’m so disappointed in you I could cry.’ Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “He didn’t want to disappoint you. He said—” I stopped and then looked away from him. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z “Fadi,” said Noor, her voice an octave lower, “I know you’re an excellent photographer. You know all the tricks Dad taught you, but don’t be too disappointed if you don’t win.” Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “I’m very sorry you were disappointed, dear, but we all did our best to satisfy you,” said Mrs. March, in a tone full of motherly regret. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Just the Assignment Ceremony, at Twelve: the disappointing surprise, then, of being named Birthmother. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She was as pleased as I was disappointed that the edges of the wound had begun to clot. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I think even Steven Tyler would have been a little disappointed at just how bad Fang looked. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z When we arrived at the lake, I was disappointed to feel no cooling breezes. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z He needed the money, and he was disappointed he couldn’t go to war himself—for William Faulkner was a pilot. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z “I don’t think so,” said Reynie, who, far from looking disappointed, was growing more and more excited. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z When they arrived at the washing-up spot, Jinny was disappointed to realize she wouldn’t really be able to join in, since Loo didn’t know how to swim yet. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Ernest acknowledged in reply, “He was a bit abrupt with me . . . Though I was a bit disappointed, I really don’t have anything against him because I respect his work so much.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “You don’t want to disappoint her, do you?” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I don't want to be kissed by someone who is ashamed about it later because I don't have blue eyes and blond hair and I might disappoint their parents. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “God, Charlie, if you get me started and disappoint me again I don’t know what I’ll do. I’m human too, you know.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I guess she was disappointed I wasn’t Joseph. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z I pondered seeing his disappointed face again ... in Gym. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I realize you must be quite disappointed in the children’s behavior,” Penelope began, as soon as she was settled in her chair. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “Your parents trust you to make good decisions. This is hardly the place they expect you to fool around or get in trouble. Just think about how disappointed they are going to be.” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z "Oh, is that so? You know what, I'd love to help but forgot my wallet at home this morning," he says with a disappointed shrug. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Something about how my mom would be disappointed? Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I was disappointed in the treaty already, and I said so. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It was one of the reasons Stephen Kellner was always so disappointed in me. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “Lord yes. We went to the Latin Quarter, the Copacabana, and The Pajama Game. That was the first stage show we’d ever seen and we were right disappointed in it. Are they all like that?” Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z I was uneasy about their presence and disappointed when they all joined the crowd and started lugging the evicted articles back inside. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Though he never said it, Father was always worried about disappointing Dr. King and the others, disappointing the movement. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I’m disappointed, but I suppose it was to be expected. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He waited a second, then sounded kind of disappointed when he said, “Don’t take it so seriously, Bud, I am teasing, you know.” Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z “And you could have told me, by the way, about the bra. I didn’t know. I’m disappointed you didn’t tell me.” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He sought solitude whenever it happened, but was disappointed by what he saw. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Mariam was disappointed that he did not notice the clean windows, the swept floors, the missing cobwebs. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z He noticed this—and I knew he was surprised and disappointed. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I try to act disappointed when Lorena tells me he isn’t going to join us, but she sees right through me. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z It had struck Obinze—they need to learn about wine—and, in a way, it had disappointed him, too, because he had always liked Aunty Chinelo. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z When he was told no, the prisoner seemed disappointed, as though he thought the protocol surrounding this ritual of vengeance was not being properly observed. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z I really and truly didn’t want to sit there and watch the live action as my mom got disappointed in me, so I went back to class. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Candice had always wondered if her parents had moved into their five-bedroom house thinking they’d have a lot of kids, and if they were disappointed when it ended up being only her. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The sight of these things disappointed her so greatly that even the lamb couldn’t cheer her, so the man asked her what was wrong. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z It was a very long, very difficult way to go only to be disappointed. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z The guy laughed and shook his head, disappointed. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Connor let out a dramatic sigh, clearly disappointed we wouldn’t get to battle each other to our bloody virtual deaths. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When Elizabeth reported that Emma was still very much in grief, an aunt wrote, “We are disappointed at your account of dear Emma.... However, we must have patience and wait.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “Absolutely,” she shook her head slightly, telling me, No. “You left before you could finish your last one. I was terribly disappointed that I missed the end. Distraught, in fact.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z How can something be so wonderful and yet so disappointing at the same time? Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z He was trying hard not to show how disappointed he really was. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I packed my things and looked around for some of my loyal nurses; I was disappointed at not being able to thank them and bid them farewell. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I was disappointed that I wouldn’t be seeing Mama that day, but at least she was coming. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Harry knew perfectly well they’d just be disappointed that the Whomping Willow hadn’t squashed him flat. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z This is as close as I've been to Auntie Seema's home, but I wonder if I'm going to be disappointed again. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Haven’t you any diamonds or emeralds or rubies?” asked the bug irritably, for he was quite disappointed in what he’d seen so far. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “The paper chain project is over. This is a school. We can’t sacrifice our gym indefinitely because a few people are disappointed.” Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z The ministry will never disappoint Mr. Smith in order to please a mere consul. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Dad takes hot showers to cool down whenever he’s upset or disappointed in himself. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I was not disappointed: there, raking the horizon, stood the jagged incisors of the Himalaya. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z He’s relieved but disappointed that his lack of faith shines through his skin. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z The volume was disappointing and the enrichment far below what was needed for a bomb core, but it was also far more than any other method had produced. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Mom says, “Frankly, I’m even more disappointed than I was before we started.” Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I should’ve just let Dad be not disappointed in me, and not said anything at all. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z For Jesse—careful to avoid language that suggested emotion, never angry but “irritated,” never hurt but “disappointed”—this came close to an expression of grief. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I was disappointed, but Luke was still in it. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z And Mrs. Lee’s T-shirt selection continued to never disappoint. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I bade him farewell and promised that I would not disappoint him. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z King felt that it would be wrong to disappoint them, but still he hesitated. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z It had fewer corrections than my previous papers, but the grade was only a disappointing C. I stuck it in my binder, and for the rest of the class I had a hard time concentrating. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Anyone who angered or disappointed the Soviet dictator could wind up in a Siberian prison camp—or with a bullet in the brain. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Amy was going to be disappointed, and I was going to continue to be the odd one out on Monday when everyone was talking about it at school. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z He acted disappointed in front of them, but secretly he was flush with excitement. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z The Vaughns hope to meet us in Rome next winter, and I shall be dreadfully disappointed if they don’t, for Grace and I are great friends, and the boys very nice fellows, especially Fred. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z But when it arrives, it too disappoints her. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He was trying hard not to sound like the disappointed father. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z And Dimple found herself feeling just the slightest bit disappointed. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I am sorry, as well, to present such a sketchy and disappointing exegesis of what is in fact the central part of my story. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z But it was a nervous and disappointed kind of fishing. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “I’m disappointed in you, Bod,” Silas said, and he shook his head. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Now, the interesting thing about this story to me was that Uncle seemed a little disappointed that his friend hadn’t “made off.” Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z “I have determined a punishment befitting his disappointing behavior.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The doctor gave Mom a price and I could tell by the disappointed way she said “I see” that she couldn’t afford the operation. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Right away I was disappointed that I wasn't going to college. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Dimple adjusted her dress awkwardly, wondering if he was just as disappointed as she was. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Her disappointed skin is hanging all over her disappointed bones. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z My disappointing search taught me that, without the blessing of vodka, tomato juice is a complete waste of time. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z "But," Esther Hartlieb looked so disappointed that Victor almost felt sorry for her, "where, for heaven's sake, was the boat going?" The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z The appointed day dawned full of clouds, but so many people had turned out that Marcos did not want to disappoint them. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z At first Gogol is disappointed by the fact that he can’t play with her, that all she does is sleep and soil her diapers and cry. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I’d be disappointing him in the main thing that he liked about me. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z I was never disappointed, since I always expected the worst to happen. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z When I got my paper back, I was disappointed to see the red marks again. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z To judge—and be disappointed—or not to judge, that was the question. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z With the things they have believed, they have disappointed you. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I explained to Joe how disappointed we were that the State had destroyed the biological evidence that might have allowed us to prove he was innocent through DNA testing. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I was feeling like a pretty disappointing person. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Can’t you see that I am more disappointed with my life than you could ever he? Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z She looks the slightest bit disappointed as we leave. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z I couldn’t have told you if I was more disappointed or relieved. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z I could never get anywhere with the lines, but I kept thinking about them anyway, because I didn’t want to disappoint her. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z When she got down to the stone itself, she was disappointed. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I was afraid Gram was going to be disappointed because it didn’t look like much at first. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z What if my supernatural ability turns out to be something disappointing like superhuman knitting? Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She also let me know how disappointed she was, and how much she’d miss my “spunky personality.” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z However, Elizabeth was disappointed at the prospect of attending an all-girls’ seminary instead of Union College. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z But I was disappointed I hadn’t managed to say one real sentence to her, not one that told her how I was really feeling. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Well, Your Honor, I shall disappoint him, for I shall divulge the motive. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He takes a deep, disappointed breath and it’s over. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He was thinking about all the people who would be disappointed if he failed. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z She has been disappointing again, she has to finish tidying her room. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Not in a “how clever to ball up like a bag of chips” way, but in that “you have disappointed me with your very being” way that teachers are so good at. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Few things were as bad as disappointing Father or Mama, but knowing that Dr. King might find out we’d messed up was one of them. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The problem is, she’s done things too often because she didn’t want to disappoint people. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Did Ifemelu have such an experience in Nigeria? she asked, and looked disappointed when Ifemelu said her mother would slap her if she ever stepped outside without shoes. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Cole’s response to this opportunity was very disappointing,” the Keeper concluded. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z On the day of the trip, as we’re lining up outside the high school, I’m disappointed to see that Mr. Gore is chaperoning along with Mr. Jefferies. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She shook her head, and maybe for the first time in his life, he could feel she was disappointed in him. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z It was good for the kids to have some awareness of such prejudices, but to see Zeitoun disappointed, to get him so worked up after a long day—it wasn’t worth it. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “I think she said something vague — I am sure she didn’t want to disappoint a child.” Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I was disappointed when he bid us good night and headed for the front door. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z His frustration with some Americans was like that of a disappointed parent. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Once again Grandma repeated, “Wait on the Lord. You’re impatient. Wait for Him. He will not disappoint.” March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When he and Ernie headed for the garden earlier, they’d left Grandpop slumped in his chair at the table; it was obvious that he was disappointed that Dad wouldn’t talk to him. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry if I made you think I was disappointed in you the other day.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to feel like I was disappointing him, not when he was giving me so much of his precious time—the thought made everything inside of me clench with fear. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z And while I once thought what I wanted from her was this normal, everyday tone, now that I have it, the normalcy disappoints. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Her Igbo words were softer than her English, and he was disappointed at how easily they came out. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “From Max saying you should meet him for lunch. You never showed. He is really disappointed.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I saw Bodega scope me out and shake his head, as if he was disappointed. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Now Matt watched the door eagerly because he heard Maria’s voice in the hall, but he was disappointed to see both her and her mother. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I think he hoped to get a reaction from her and seems disappointed when she’s happy. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z I know it’s silly but I have always wondered if Dad is disappointed that I didn’t become a rock chick. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t want to disappoint or upset Ella, but despite her advice, I began going down into the town ghetto section. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z “I hate to disappoint him. He feels so rejected already.” Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry I disappointed you, Your Honor. You’re right; I don’t deserve to bring you your milk.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “I’m sure my Dauntless companions are disappointed,” she says, “that you have not tried to claw my eyes out yet.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She seemed disappointed; the space between the pillars was empty. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z “So sorry to disappoint,” she mumbled too softly for anyone to hear. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z As usual Beth lay on the sofa and Laurie sat in a low chair close by, amusing her with all sorts of gossip, for she depended on her weekly ‘spin’, and he never disappointed her. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z I had been rather pleased with my witticism when it had first come into my head, and I must confess I was slightly disappointed it had not been better received than it was. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t answer him, and he looked disappointed. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He seemed vaguely puzzled and disappointed; he must be wondering, she thought, whether it had been worth it, just to exterminate two rats. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z The camera folded down into a valise the size of a briefcase and somehow this made it even more disappointing to her parents: all that money packed away into such a small space. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z "Dad is picking me up before supper, and he will be disappointed if I do not eat with him." The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z I tried not to be too disappointed, but I was, a little. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Hirohito shook his head, sorely disappointed, like he was Papa. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t mean to disappoint you, and I don’t want to hurt my parents. Is there any way you won’t tell them? Please? I’ll make it up to you.” Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Ron, who had been searching the folds of the faded curtains, looked disappointed. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z However, their hopes for that night were disappointed, for the rain returned before dusk, settling in on a northwest wind and carrying up the hill the sweet-sour smell of flowering privet from cottage hedges below. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z And yet...it was very disappointing the way things had gone. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I should have known not to anticipate a great birthday because I had always been disappointed before. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z "You disappoint me, Sansa," the queen said, with eyes gone hard as stones. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z "Sansa, you disappoint me. What did I tell you about traitor's blood?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Within just a few minutes, Magdalys had gone from irritated to disappointed to bored to furious, and now she was sliding quickly toward despair. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “Gentle queen. You do not want to disappoint your people.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She looks at me like she knows how disappointed I am. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z I had yet to make a really good, face-to-face impression on my teacher, and now he was disappointed with us all. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z I feed myself with the old grief, wondering how disappointed my mother must have been. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “I can’t believe you, Mustafa! What were you thinking? I’m so disappointed in you,” Imam Malik is saying, his voice distressed. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Oh, it’s a quote,” she said, a little disappointed. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z I was disappointed but anxious to end the conversation. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z After my disappointing performance at the Junior Olympics, my mother decided it was the perfect time to try to find some more information about this club people kept talking about. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Instead, they talk to us and tell us how disappointed they are. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Unlike people, books couldn’t be disappointed in you. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Ludo Bagman looked slightly disappointed, but recovered himself. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I have done things I deeply regret, said things I wish I could take back, and disappointed people in ways that still embarrass me. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Then the day came, and was gone, and it was kind of disappointing that the world didn’t end. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z When the wagon finally stopped near a house, Harriet was disappointed in it. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Though he was dead and I knew I should not think badly of him, I remembered how disappointed I had been in Hari. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Into an exchange of confessions — the little ways they’d hurt or disappointed each other, and themselves. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I shut them out and then was disappointed by their actions. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Her father cast a disappointed glance at her. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Hazel’s six-year-old self was sorely disappointed when she found out that he didn’t actually need one, but she quickly learned it was the wearing one that really mattered. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z When they started to fall off she was disappointed and ashamed. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Seeing her makes me realize I’m not disappointed at all. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z But she said me and her been kind to Quincy, and she was disappointed in her. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She didn’t want to disappoint James or do something that made him realize he didn’t want to hang out with her anymore. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Maybe she's disappointed that she, as a New York City expert, didn't realize this. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Some in the ANC were disappointed that we did not cross the two-thirds threshold, but I was not one of them. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z By the same token I felt disappointment because an island, any island, however strange, would have been very good to come upon. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I read Caitlin’s friendly letter three times looking for clues that she may be disappointed in me. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “You have disappointed the queen by not returning with the herbs, and now she has me to thank for the fragrance in her chamber.” Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Mostly, he’s disappointed, first off that I wasn’t born a boy, and second that I won’t play ball like one. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z You know, there is something tragically disappointing in two hours’ sleep after an epic night like that. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “And you were such a wonderful ambassador for our public schools, Jake. I’m so disappointed.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Harry looked down at the map, disappointed, but rallied almost at once. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “No. You lie. You disappoint me,” he said. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z “You haven’t told Father, have you? He’ll be disappointed. It’s bad enough that I don’t want to go. What do you want to do?” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z My London showing earlier in the season had been disappointing, but the last six months of training had made a difference. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Exactly,” Ernie said, shaking his head as if just as disappointed in Genie’s lack of summer protocol. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I am disappointed that I won’t be learning to use a musket. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z “For most of us, the signature suffices, but I would hate to disappoint a new brother-in-arms. Welcome to the Second Sons, Lord Tyrion.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I couldn’t even muster the strength to feel disappointed. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Yet I am neither thrilled nor disappointed by the news that they might let a colored man into Ole Miss, just surprised. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Her face practically falls off she is so disappointed, but then she pulls it right back on. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z “Soon’s he gets up? Awww, Momma . . .” Momma sounded real upset and disappointed and Southern. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I dropped the page upon the chain, more disappointed than relieved. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z BOOK: The first is the fourth, a disappointing mark. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z “Not covering your mouth while sneezing is disappointing,” I said. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Sandy asked, in what I liked to think was a disappointed voice. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He had been disappointed to find the miniature mechanical baseball game gone. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “We know you’re disappointed, Seven. Maybe right now it seems like the end of the world, but I’m sure the Gran had a good reason for sorting you the way she did.” Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Gay passed me the popcorn bucket and shot me a disappointed look. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z She didn’t want to rain on Penelope’s parade, but she also didn’t want the girl to be disappointed when no one supported her grand scheme. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I don’t know why I’m so disappointed about the doll. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “It’s a code,” said the boy, a bit disappointed. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I was particularly disappointed, I suppose, because I have been devoting some time and effort over recent months to improving my skill in this very area. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z “Just tell me how mad you are at me, what a failure I am, how this isn’t how you raised me, how disappointed you are.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z I say as if deeply disappointed in him. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z It didn’t matter that the show was over and everyone was going home disappointed, only that you felt responsible for the movie being bad. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z His mouth was sad, but his eyes seemed more relieved than disappointed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He was disappointed to see that they wore ordinary clothes. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z But it was also disappointing: I had been promised the American dream. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z It’s easier to assume that people have it out for you than to be disappointed when they don’t come through. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Dale asked him if he’d picked once yet, and Leonard sounded disappointed. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She didn't want to admit how disappointing she found this first glimpse of America. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He thinks later that his answer disappointed her. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z My mom tosses me a final wan smile—I love you, but I remain disappointed—and shuts the door. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He has a strange expression, as if he's angry or disappointed that I've forced him from his orderly state. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She lets her face fall into a disappointed scowl. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z “It’s a wonderful exhibit. You won’t be disappointed. So rare we get VIPs.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He was disappointed to discover that Dumbledore was not waiting in the hall, which meant that he had to return to the living room. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z There’s no actual fight, so I go home, disappointed. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “I have no hesitation in saying that James would have been highly disappointed if his son had never found any of the secret passages out of the castle.” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I have to do something to let them know I’m not “disappointing” like Suma. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “I can’t even begin to imagine that,” said Gaines, who in his own life could only remember disappointing his father once, in seventh grade, when he had played a football game over in Kermit. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z So why does a part of me feel so disappointed to not see her face? Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “I knew you would try to talk me out of it!” she said, annoyed and disappointed by my reaction. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Your letter came in the morning, but you said nothing about a parcel, meaning it for a surprise, so I was disappointed, for I’d had a ‘kind of feeling’ that you wouldn’t forget me. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z And he was sorely disappointed when Mrs. Buckminster simply shook the deacon’s hand as he went on past. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z He’s going to be disappointed or maybe embarrassed. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z His mind is elsewhere as he plays around with his salad, seemingly disappointed and only eating the chicken. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Cordelia is less agile at this: less able to do what she likes, more disappointing. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t want to disappoint her investors, and she had wanted more than anything to prove to her parents that she could succeed on her own. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Her placid, gentle face wore a rather disappointed look, because the dogs usually spied her long before she got to the house and would rush to greet her. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s even worst when they don’t come right out and say they’re disappointed but instead look at me and wrinkle their brow then turn away whilst shaking their head a little. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z "We're trying to get high but it's not working," he said, disappointed. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z But now that the whole of Southern California has actually been plagued, I’m a little disappointed. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I got a little disappointed, because it would have been a logical explanation, which is always the best kind, although fortunately it isn’t the only kind. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Now that I had entered the palace, I was disappointed. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z They ask how to say things in Quichua, and are disappointed when I explain I know only a few words. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Of course,” he said, but he sounded disappointed. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z When all was done, they were disappointed; all of it looked dismally gray. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “I didn’t make the team, okay? I got cut and I didn’t want to disappoint you, so now I go walking, all right? Are you happy?” Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z I wish the stylists hadn't shown up because for some reason, I don't like the idea of disappointing them. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z It gives me no pleasure at all to disappoint you. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I know it probably ain’t right to feel this way ’bout your own ma and pa, but I was sore disappointed in the way they were acting. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z “I can see by the look on your face that you don’t want to disappoint your dad, do you?” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I even told her how disappointed I was she and Dad didn’t let me go to the funeral. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z “Okay,” my father says, sounding a bit disappointed. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z He wasn’t disappointed: not only did the Dodgers win, but he was treated to a spectacle courtesy of Jackie Robinson. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I try not to sound too disappointed as I answer on the speaker. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She would be sympathetic, he was sure, but would she also, in a small way, be disappointed? Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Sitting on Sahil’s chair, disappointed at my own idiotic stubbornness and so confused, too. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But instead of saying how disappointed he was, he said, “Maybe a different spokesman would have made a better choice.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Plus he couldn’t deal with another disappointed Grandma moment. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z I nodded, disappointed, but then I got an idea. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I was disappointed, but I did as they asked and went back to school. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Thousands were disappointed to have to hear me instead, or other poor substitutes for Mr. Muhammad in person. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z I wonder about its size and tenderness, whether the lion was greatly disappointed, and whether the bushbuck loved its life. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z As he expected, they were disappointed over the failure at Efrafa and full of indignation at the ill-treatment of Holly and his companions. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked more disappointed, as if she’d been planning to have me for supper, but had decided I might give her indigestion. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z But with every step we took I was getting more and more disappointed in this new area. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z As soon as the chaplain said the words, he was sorry and shoved his knuckles into his mouth with a giggle of alarm, but Yossarian remained silent and disappointed him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z In fact, I would nearly have been disappointed if she hadn’t given me the big, fiery speech at that point. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Reynie’s eyes swiveled to the Executives, who, having been disappointed in Kate’s shoes, were now asking her to show her empty hands, then checking for stickiness under the edge of the table. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z But he had to be practical—she likely had just wanted to have an impassioned discussion about the evils of arranged marriages and controlling parents and was disappointed it wasn’t coming to fruition. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Everyone wants to look up his or her own name to see what it means, is by turns pleased and disappointed. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He would fall through to the other side in a din of breaking glass, surprised and disappointed. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z If we were chatting on the phone instead of over video, I wouldn’t have to be disappointed by the face she’s giving me. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Styx was a mix of disappointed and relieved. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Mom didn’t yell or give me a speech about how disappointed she was; she left me alone to do homework. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z He reminds her how much she used to love him, how much she has disappointed him over the years. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Nathan stared at the ground, then the stars, anywhere but at Pond’s disappointed eyes. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He knew somehow that he shouldn’t ask for more, but he was disappointed that she didn’t give him any. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z And he was not angry but he was disappointed. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z “Until next time, Romans. Do not disappoint me!” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z But I didn’t really let on that I was disappointed. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I hear people talking about the storm and how disappointing it is to get bad weather on vacation. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Three times during the day I looked for a message from Hamlet, an invitation to join them, but I was disappointed. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z We have homework for the weekend, but it’s for language arts class, not math, so that’s disappointing. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z As more reports came in, I felt let down and disappointed by the reaction. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don't want to hear it, Bryan. There is no excuse, and I'm very disappointed in you. Now, I want you to go back over there and tell that little boy that you're sorry.” Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I would have been disappointed if I had. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z If it had been anyone else, I would have been embarrassed by not having something more to offer, but there was something strangely pleasurable about having to disappoint someone like Quisqueya. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I expected to find Dr. Martin Luther King’s photograph hanging on the wall, but I was disappointed. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z “Not really. It’s kind of disappointing, but I’m late to the Great Mascot Debate,” Elle said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z In desperation, I went to Harry, who disappointed me by saying only, “Look, we’ve all had to go through it.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Then I took the tape out of the bag with a disappointed air, and I’m not sure the disappointment wasn’t still there on my face while I examined it. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He was initially disappointed, then felt some measure of moral victory, having kept it so close against the bigger school. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z Sometimes I think my mom’s worst fear is being disappointed. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “Oh, okay,” I said, sort of disappointed and sort of relieved. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z President Obama announced that he was “deeply disappointed” by the Supreme Court ruling. Because They Marched 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Janelle stuck her tongue out at me and cracked open her history book, looking all disappointed. Bronx Masquerade 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Just disappointed because I had worked myself up so much to be ready for it. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Didn’t they sign up for your sophomore English class? Won’t they be disappointed if you’re not here on the first day of school?” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z She looks disappointed, but slowly, her expression changes. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z If I didn’t press the button, the future would never disappoint any of us. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z She looked slightly disappointed to see Tristran Thorn appear from the back room. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z It seemed like maybe I’d hurt her, disappointed her, and something about that punched a hole in me. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Every day I look for decided improvement and thus far everyday, I am disappointed.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z It was a constant disappointing hunt for her. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z But when the 586th’s assignment came, they were disappointed to find that they weren’t being sent to the front after all. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z “It hasn’t got a newspaper, though,” she said, looking disappointed. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Oh, yes, sir,” said Reynie, though in truth he was disappointed. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “I thought you’d be angry with me. Or disappointed,” I told him. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I don't want to disappoint her by saying that all of this was just for show so they wouldn't haul me away. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z “Such comments are not professional. I am disappointed by your lack of sense.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She was more disappointed than really necessary for a third- party observer to be. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Yet the friar neither spoke of it nor showed in any way that he was disappointed. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z She looked very grown-up, like she was disappointed in him, and for a brief moment, quite unexpectedly, his heart sank. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z “You say all this because you are disappointed in me,” I said. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Lily scowls back and forth from me to Mom, like she’s disappointed that I’m not getting the scolding I deserve. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z His voice was suddenly adult—calm and disappointed. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I was much more comfortable flying over a bonfire at 32,000 feet than I was jumping over one, even if it did deprive Stephen Kellner of another excellent opportunity to be disappointed in me. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The only person who’ll really be disappointed is Scott, so I have to think of something to tell him. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Tendai was horribly disappointed, but he helped the woman make cocoa and toast. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z As for the work under his own department, Olmsted was disappointed. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I was disappointed: he wasn’t very glorious-looking—just a tired old man who was worried and frowning. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z It was sharply different from the West where an evening was hurried from phase to phase toward its close in a continually disappointed anticipation or else in sheer nervous dread of the moment itself. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z Armpit had been a little disappointed when the San Francisco district attorney told him that. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z They’d heard he threw some really wild parties, but they were disappointed. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z “And the other,” said the High Blade, “will be sorely disappointed, I’m sure.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z He had rather hoped that all his wife’s views on the stranger would be disappointed; but he soon found that he had a very different story to hear. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z Dimple smiled halfheartedly, disappointed but eager not to show it. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Nothing was available in a size 6 for Felix, but he wasn’t disappointed, because he loved his Air Flights. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t need to look at him to know he was disappointed. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I said, and hung up the phone, disappointed. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s actually kind of disappointing when they don’t. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Next Miss Peregrine turned to us and said in a low voice, “I am tremendously disappointed in you, Miss Bloom. Tremendously. And of all the nights to sneak away.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z And Mother, who thought I was such a good girl, would be so disappointed. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I was so sorry to disappoint her, and yet I felt there was nothing to apologize for. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was time, he said, to acknowledge the truth: “Chicago has disappointed her enemies and astonished the world.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z When I looked up, both she and Gum Baby looked disappointed. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z For the first time, I think I’m actually as disappointed as she is. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I feel obligated to communicate this to Aibileen so she doesn’t end up disappointed. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “But perhaps your accommodations—your cottage—your furniture—have disappointed your expectations? They are, in truth, scanty enough; but—” I interrupted— Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z A relieved Joseph Goebbels sat down and wrote, “The Fuehrer is immensely happy... England remains passive. France won’t act alone. Italy is disappointed and America is uninterested.” The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “I hate to disappoint you, Captain, but there is absolutely nothing.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z Telling herself it was stupid to be disappointed that he didn’t automatically recognize her full name, she pushed a chair out of the way and pulled herself up onto an overturned cabinet. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He was disappointed as he heard the peremptory crunch of Corporal Whitcomb’s footsteps recede into silence. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z As I watch her get dressed, I say, “Someday, Ultraviolet,” and she actually looks disappointed. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Uncle Cent, who had no children of his own, who disappointed both of the brothers, who was disappointed in Vincent, but who was the uncle they had been most tied to. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z As an accepted suitor or a disappointed lover, I shall see you soon. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I am half afraid of disappointing her with some fumble of poorly accented words. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Gunthrie gave us a last disappointed look and told us to get on with our discussion of Heart of Darkness. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “I am disappointed in you girls,” Mrs. Kluck says, her words all scratchy. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I know it ain’t a child’s place to feel this way ’bout the person that raised you, but I was disappointed in Ma something awful. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z He looked at her doubtfully for a minute, but sarcasm was lost on him and he believed her, and was a little disappointed. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Then she whispers something to him, and he looks at me in that way—like he’s disappointed, too. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Zemaye said nothing; she had turned to her computer, as though indifferent to this small victory and Ifemelu felt unaccountably disappointed. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I tried to sound eager, to make up for disappointing him yesterday. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Maria looks disappointed for a moment, but she seems to forget about the snowman as Mrs. Shannon gives everyone a soft piece of chocolate candy. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z The major team match against the Capablanca Chess Club was disappointing for the Americans: though Bobby and Whitaker won their games, the five other Americans lost. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Dad noticed and he looked disappointed, and the whole car ride felt like one big disappointment, even though neither of us wanted it to be. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The hostess had definitely dished behind the scenes, and this new girl didn’t look disappointed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z And now because I stole them, she would be disappointed that I didn't come to her and feel even more guilty. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I nodded, disappointed by not being able to browse the whole of the Archives, but still excited to be inside. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The other children celebrated, but I was disappointed. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Each time she said “uncle,” they were disappointed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Don’t disappoint me again,” Mama said, ignoring the tears tracking down Ophie’s cheeks. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z “Maybe I should turn the lights out,” says the Commander, dismayed and no doubt disappointed. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked at me as if he was disappointed I’d said that. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I was both satisfied and disappointed with what I saw. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The news of the president's late-July relapse shocked and disappointed everyone, including his doctors. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “I’m disappointed in you. I thought we had an understanding.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z And in the empty spaces between her words, Dimple heard how disappointed Mamma was in her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Mr. Frost bit a large chip in half, chewed it, and looked at the rest of the chip, disappointed. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z They wouldn’t be disappointed: somewhere in the back Barbara and her ample charms awaited. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z This was a disappointing beginning—he seemed completely convinced of Walter’s guilt. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z "And I don't want you sitting indoors all day getting disappointed. I'll let you use my phone for a little while each day if you promise me you'll go out and play with the boys." Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z She’s surprised, and maybe even a little disappointed, but what difference does that make? The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z It was the one consolation for what had turned out to be a pretty disappointing day. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z In class, she was disappointed when Mrs. Rappaport did not call for volunteers, but asked each student to recite in turn by seats. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z I figured she was just disappointed in the outcome of the meet, and sometimes, when you’re not in a good place, you can say the exact wrong thing. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z But she did not say whether or not she was disappointed in my appearance or relieved. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He shook his head like he was more disappointed in the bottle than he was in me. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Did your husband seem disappointed, Mrs. Miyamoto, that he had not succeeded in purchasing his seven acres? Did he seem to you disappointed?” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Mom said the art deco murals at Rockefeller Center were disappointing, not nearly as good as some of her own paintings. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Your school marks this term have been very disappointing, and your behavior in class continues to be disruptive and disrespectful. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z She seemed genuinely disappointed that no one had answered her signal, as if meeting David would have been even better than showing off the rapids, the ruins, and the roller coaster. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z He raises a pair of trousers against the light and seems disappointed that they are not remotely his size. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z And now there was something else to contend with, something that to Don’s way of thinking was disappointing but somehow inevitable. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z If Hayti had been excited over King’s visit, residents were doubly disappointed when they learned that the trip had been canceled. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z This was exactly what I wanted, but I was a little disappointed because at that time there weren’t any new fighters to test. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well mark my words. I just don’t want you to be disappointed. I can still remember how disappointed I was when I was a little girl and Santa Claus skipped my house.” The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z TimeStar left his hiding place in the shadowy basement doorway and heaved a disappointed breath. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “I imagine you must be extremely disappointed in your position, Miss Lumley. You were hired to be a governess, but this is a job more fit for a zookeeper, is it not?” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Frustrated and disappointed, I walked over to Papa. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Joaquin was getting used to the way people seemed to be disappointed in him all the time. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He actually looks a little disappointed, and I feel bad for him. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Gently he stroked her cheek and quickly disappeared from the disappointed woman into the bamboo wood. Siddhartha 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hauled in fifteen bushels. Mostly females, though,” he said, disappointed. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z So the boy was disappointed; he decided that he would never again believe in dreams. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The only thing that disappointed him was that the series didn’t contain a book by Ayn Rand. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She knew she had disappointed him, that even though he still loved her, Grace was a different person now, and she would never be the same Grace again. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I’m disappointed, because I was expecting something to do with twins. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z But his father’s eyes were upon him, and they were not disappointed. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray sighed, clearly disappointed and embarrassed by his brother. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z "You never disappoint. I will keep you in my cabinet forever." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z If she hoped that the editor would express an interest in her “chronicle,” she was disappointed. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z She’s just trying to be nice, of course, but I’m disappointed in her. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z "But you just got here," my mom said, disappointed. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z They expect something learned from a penguin, and I don’t want to disappoint them. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z “Oh, Westley,” she said, “I must never disappoint you,” and she hurried downstairs to where her parents were squabbling. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The cat regarded him distantly, then stalked away, leaving the carcass; but to the terrier it was a disappointing mess of feathers only. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z As we head out, the woman who was eavesdropping seems disappointed. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I liked him right off and he hasn't disappointed me yet. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z In a way, I am disappointed, but I’m also relieved: I never have to worry whether your next book will live up to the magnificent perfection of the original. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Because if you do I will be very disappointed in you, said Aunt Lydia. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t admit that part of me is disappointed that the 4th person figured it out. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z He shook his head like he was all disappointed in me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z According to the papers, the whole country was shocked and disappointed. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z This barrier was disappointing news to the physics world, but it was the beginning of a new branch of physics: thermodynamics. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z Brer would occasionally drop a disappointed sigh or a snide comment here or there, and John Henry lectured everyone. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The guests were not disappointed: they had a very pleasant feast, in fact an engrossing entertainment: rich, abundant, varied, and prolonged. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “Because every person who walks into the store isn’t my brother, and I can’t keep looking up every time that door goes ding and being disappointed.” Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z Miss Stuart will be disappointed in me, she’ll tell me I have more between the ears than that. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z She squinted her eyes and frowned at me, clearly disappointed in her greeter. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “Oh, is that right? You’re the one getting attacked by disappointed rain clouds. Why don’t you lighten up?” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “We are so disappointed in you,” my father said. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z I’m surprised he doesn’t look disappointed or hurt. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z We rescheduled for Friday, after telling him how disappointed we were that he’d stood us up. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z He had a shy and hopeful manner in each new contact, and he was always disappointed. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Emily and James sat in disappointed silence as they rode the bus back to their building. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Not angry, or sad, or disappointed, not even surprised, just—blank. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I don’t know why, but his reaction disappoints me. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I was disappointed; I had taken time to write it and he seemed distant and uninterested. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Confused and disappointed, my friend and I went home. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z The I'm so disappointed in you look, which is way worse than the I'm mad look. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Taking me aside, she whispers, “You are lucky to have found a home. Do not disappoint me, or the Society. I don’t know if you’ll get another chance.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Then,” said Mrs. Buckminster, standing tall and straight, and the blood reddening her cheeks, “then the profound Mr. Stonecrop will be profoundly disappointed.” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z It’s not like I expected him to sit home all weekend, pining for me, but would it have killed him to act a little disappointed? We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He could tell they were disappointed, but they’d tried to put on a brave front. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z That evening we went home empty-handed and disappointed, but we did not give up. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Most often he bested me, but instead of being disappointed I was pleased that we shared top places between us. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z If that happened, you might also be disappointed. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z While she was wanting her own daughter back, I was longing for Mother not to be disappointed in me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I was disappointed as we headed back, even though Gale said we'd be sure to do better tomorrow. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Tia looks disappointed as I turn back to Lolo. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z It wasn’t actually a feast, as Sister Fenella had explained to a disappointed Malcolm on previous occasions; it was a day of celebration. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z In other words, I was a teenager, deathly fearful of disappointing her but too prideful to act like it mattered. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He was disappointed by my interests and by the fact that they were not the same as his, which were farming and raising livestock. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z She had been looking forward to see what impact it would make, and now that she saw that it hardly left a dent, she was disappointed. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z She played because she had disappointed her parents and failed her siblings. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But I knew without him saying it out loud that he was disappointed I didn’t have the knack for it. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I didn’t disappoint, walking down the church aisle in my socks while everybody nudged their neighbor and snickered. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z The man with the twisted face pointed and his closest companion, a podgy, pallid man, started forward, but a moment later they had relaxed into their previous state of inactivity, looking frustrated and disappointed. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He’s nervous that she’ll be disappointed by the choice, but when the food arrives she eyes it approvingly, and she eats heartily, quickly, sopping up the leftover sauce on her plate with bread. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z “Reading is but reading, Octavian. We are disappointed in you.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “I’m disappointed. You don’t strike me as a quitter.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z The way he would sit in the doorway and play his guitar made people stop and listen and maybe disappoint the jook for that night. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z The older boys went back to eating, disappointed by the lack of a public scourging, but the baby, Jim Bowie, said, “Hi, Callie. I missed you. Where have you been?” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Alec swore under his breath with every disappointing discovery, and Mark was feeling it, too. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Me: I would be disappointed to hear anything else. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The Tonists were disappointed, yet didn’t seem all that surprised that she wasn’t actually one of them. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I shake her hand instead, and she meets my gaze, surprised by the gesture, and maybe a little disappointed, but she understands the necessity. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “Do you know that God loves you, and that you disappoint Him every time you drink and fight and cause trouble?” The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z “Naw. Those kids are counting on these trips. It would be a shame to disappoint them.” Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z She come to Mr. Tate’s office and listened to him talk about how he was so disappointed in me. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z He seemed to think I knew exactly what he meant, and I realized, with some irritation, that I didn’t dare say anything just then, for fear of disappointing him. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z "Okay," I say trying not to sound too disappointed. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I’m disappointed that mine was not the first face he saw when he woke, but he sees it now. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Aunt Consuelo and Catarina would be disappointed that she did not try it on at once, but she didn’t have the feeling in her heart to match its vivid color. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Each time we found an empty house we were disappointed, but hopeful and excited that the next day would be it. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Looks seem rather important, as does the ability to enlighten, disappoint, and control great numbers of people who always seem to be American. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z I’d already done a disappointing job on my physics exam, so I would have to get a perfect score on this exam if I was going to take the number one spot back from Malka-e-Noor. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Charles was disappointed and upset that his mentor could not see the merits of his theory. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The other women, who had been looking at the pastries hungrily, glared, disappointed, at the beautiful Freya. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Fearing arrest if he flew to Haiti, he returned to Boston, bitter and disappointed. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I rest at the corner, more disappointed than tired. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z But when Mqhayi rose to speak, I confess to being disappointed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Of the two of us, he was the one who’d really taken our dream seriously—and the realization made me both proud of him and disappointed in myself. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Well, dear, I think well leave it there....A little disappointing...but I’m sure you did your best.” Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z At this point, I still attributed much of my progression and success to my years working with Akhi, but I was disappointed by how disconnected we had become. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Oh,” the boy said, disappointed, his voice falling away. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry was disappointed; he had hoped that Hermione might have been able to give him a clue as to what Horcruxes were. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “There’s no need to sound so disappointed,” he said grimly, wiping flecks of blood and slime off his glasses. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z It gets a little rough for the Doorman on the way up, and I look at him, disappointed. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z “I’m disappointed we can’t use the Hideout anymore. But it was probably only a matter of time before we were caught down there.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z If he thought I was bluffing, he was going to be disappointed. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z We go inside, and absolutely nothing has changed, which is disappointing and thrilling all at the same time. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I said, hardly knowing whether to be relieved or disappointed. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Octavian could not disappoint the Romans, anxious to see the object of their hatred and the cause of their suffering brought before them in chains. Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z “You sound so disappointed—what did you think a resurrection pill looked like?” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z He didn’t want to disappoint Toby, to be the one always holding up the caution light. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I try not to show how disappointed I am. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Someone who would hopefully know where Willie Bodega was and wouldn’t disappoint him. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Secretly, he was disappointed that the engineers of America had not yet stepped forward with some novel but feasible scheme to eclipse Eiffel’s achievement. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z “Not at all,” was her answer; “but depend upon it, he means to be severe on us, and our surest way of disappointing him will be to ask nothing about it.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z I bowed my head, feeling as if I’d somehow disappointed him. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The truth was I was kind of disappointed to hear that she liked her new school so much. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z How it must disappoint them: that they would never be human. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried not to be too disappointed—surely our bead sales would pick up again once we had a bigger stock of necklaces to show. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He knows I’ll be there for him, even after I disappoint him. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I’m disappointed, but I set up my phone to keep recording my grandfather. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I had disappointed him before, but it had never been in such a personal way. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I wasn’t expecting him to say that, and I didn’t expect to feel disappointed, but I do. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He sighs, looks disappointed that I’m ruining his moment. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I am not grateful; I am bitterly disappointed. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He did not seem disappointed to have to eat the whole brood himself. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “I feel like no matter what roommate I get now, I’m going to be disappointed,” she said. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z As the miles ticked by on those rural roads, the more convinced I became that this man was going to be very disappointed to see me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z It’s hard to be disappointed when what you expected turns out to be true. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I had imagined that she lived in an apartment and I was disappointed. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt as disappointed in myself as Mr. Terupt did in all of us. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z He must be able to tell I’m disappointed. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I stared at the table, disappointed, while Carl zipped up his jacket. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z At first she refused the food when Uma offered it, but seeing how disappointed she was she accepted the bacon and sucked on it quietly, remembering with pain the tastes of Barrow. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Like eleven or twelve. I was just disappointed I wouldn’t get the chance to press my ear up to their wall to hear something good later.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z When the horse ran poorly, Pollard skipped over the disappointing race notes and invented tales of Preservator’s impressive feats, dreaming of bad-luck excuses to account for the horse’s losses. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She explained that normally hope is a good thing, but if you hope a lot for something and it doesn’t happen, then you are disappointed and it’s called being let down. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z And for the few couples who get disappointed, the rest will never put it to the test anyway. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z It turned out that Hagrid knew quite as much about unicorns as he did about monsters, though it was clear that he found their lack of poisonous fangs disappointing. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z In the school itself I was disappointed to find that I was not the most brilliant or even nearly the most brilliant student. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z If Alex was disappointed, which he probably was, he was good at hiding it. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z No longer the entire fourteen—the battle had taken its toll—but I was disappointed to see that Idiptu and Sidana were still alive. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z “I thought you had the clue memorized,” Mr. Remora said, sounding more disappointed than suspicious. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I talked myself out of being disappointed when he didn’t surface in my office doorway. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z And each morning, I walk to the bus disappointed. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He tried to twist his mouth into a disappointed expression, but it ended up looking like a smirk. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z The repairman seemed disappointed, but he kept right on talking. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z He’s disappointed when it arrives, because the cat is definitely rancid, you can smell it even through the formaldehyde. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I tried not to be disappointed, and failed. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Guys, I have to tell you, I’m really disappointed by what I’m hearing here.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z She heard the scampering of a four-legged creature coming down the stairs—the twins, wanting the pool and about to be disappointed that it had been taken over. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Harrison looked disappointed, and then his face brightened. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I’m disappointed that I wasn’t here to see them. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Now she wondered whether she wouldn’t be disappointed in that, too. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z When I went to the machine shop, I expected to see the machinists hard at work on my rockets, but I was disappointed. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z And after seeing my mother’s disappointed face once again, something inside of me began to die. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew she was more disappointed with me than angry, and that really hurt most of all. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Secretly, the mother was disappointed because she had always meant for her Yo to be the famous one. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I stay with him because I choose to, every day that I wake up, every day that we fight or lie to each other or disappoint each other. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I didn’t think my father was ever disappointed in me. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z You're like the best writer, Blue, and normally I try to check everything like three times because I don't want to disappoint you. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z It’s the only one I have of Askar—how disappointed he was, frowning at the dead bird. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “Hush! It won’t come to anything, I dare say, but I couldn’t rest till I had tried, and I said nothing about it because I didn’t want anyone else to be disappointed.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z But she felt disappointed that it now seemed no more than a scrap of cloth; she wanted Thomas to understand. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I could imagine what a disappointing wish that would be for a six-year-old, but I had to plant crops. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z No matter what she said the other day, I know Mom will be disappointed. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z “Not displeased. Perhaps disappointed, since all our sons have forsaken the land. But it is the best way for you.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘And then Frodo will have to be locked up in a tower in Minas Tirith and write it all down. Otherwise he will forget half of it, and poor old Bilbo will be dreadfully disappointed.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z I was relieved that I hadn’t disappointed the people who’d been rooting for me, but in an odd way, this win felt like it belonged more to them than it did to me. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The disappointed looks from Mae and Birdie told me the answer. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “He can’t miss what he’s never had! Why don’t we open it now and celebrate Mr. Weasley’s birthday? Nothing like a fine spirit to chase away the pangs of disappointed love...” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z But the veterinarian got a troubled and disappointed look on his face when I slid in behind the wheel of Cade’s truck and started it up. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z I was about to be disappointed when I noticed his eyes sparkle. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He had this look on his face, the same disappointed look he had when I told him about how Fatty Bolger had replaced my bicycle’s seat with blue truck nuts. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She looked disappointed, but only for a second, and really I was feeling so much more tired than polite that I hardly cared. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s just that the fear of disappointing others or making a fool of myself always wins. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I could feel their pity as they scooped artichoke dip with chips intended for my imaginary friends, but they needed pity more than I did: I wasn’t disappointed. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “If he would be so good as to give me another chance, he will not be disappointed.” A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Now not only would he lose Lydia at the end of this year, but he would also disappoint her. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “It’s okay,” I say, even though I’m disappointed. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z “Lucky Girl is disappointed to discover that not all of us enjoy slavery.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The street is clear—no sign of Tom or Anna—and the part of me that can’t resist a bit of drama is actually quite disappointed. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The escapees were caught not far from our house and I was disappointed that I hadn't spotted them slinking around. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Gilly had thought she hated all schools so much that they no longer could pain or disappoint her, but she felt heavier with each step—like a condemned prisoner walking an endless last mile. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z If this was the afterlife, it was pretty disappointing. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She had faith in every single person she ever met, and this never failed her, for nobody ever disappointed May. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z “Who am I? What is my name? Don’t say you don’t know me? Oh, surely, surely——” The child seemed very surprised and a little disappointed. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z The morning I was mourning up at Granny’s house, I thought how disappointed she would be to of died so ordinary. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I was disappointed and felt a little betrayed. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I ran down the hallway, colliding with someone and running blindly on, thinking only that she must be very disappointed. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z But I am so worried I might do something to disappoint the Nielsens that I avoid any situation that might lead to impropriety. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Perhaps a few moralists were disappointed that it was economics and not ethics that triumphed over racist ideology, but clearly economic pressure achieved better results than black appeals to white morality. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z But book after book disappointed her—they all seemed to be journals of plant life, notations about tonics or medicines. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z But she could imagine how they looked, how disappointed they would have been. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Just don’t be too disappointed, Ari, okay? Don’t expect too much. Your father went to see him once.” Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z It now seemed really clear that, having assumed they were to hear a beaudful or entertaining violin recital, they were disappointed, and were allowing their peace and quiet to be disturbed only out of politeness. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z I was glad to see other faces and at the same time disappointed that the war had destroyed the enjoyment of the very experience of meeting people. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z But she felt flat, flat and—she admitted it to herself—disappointed. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z "Only because he has to. He's disappointed in me." Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I start feeling a whole mix of things—sad, angry, disappointed—when all of a sudden I spot him at the back of the auditorium, leaning against the railing behind the last row of seats. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z I’m very disappointed, but I will practice, practice, practice, and I bet I get on the eighth-grade team. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z So when Anne was born, in New York, Dad was not in the least bit disappointed, because he had known all along she would be a girl. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “I thought you had the clue memorized,” Mr. Remora said, sounding more disappointed than suspicious. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Theresa didn’t mind, but Helen and Ralph were disappointed until they held her, and saw the way she nestled her plump cheek into her shoulder, as though she had no neck. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z When he had nodded and said, “Yes,” she had seemed almost disappointed, like someone else had planted their flag in Joaquin before she could get the chance. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z It's the first time Ollie has addressed me in the meeting, and he seems disappointed. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “The applause is gone,” complained the disappointed Humbug. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z Though disappointed, neither he nor the other influential men in her life—Dr. Claytor and Dr. Davis—would ever have asked her to deny love or sacrifice a family for the promise of a career. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z “The Mayor will be disappointed to hear about yer untimely departure from the earthly plain, boy,” Aaron says, taking another step. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “I was altogether disappointed with the railroad—it was so rough and so much plague with the many changes.” Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “You aren't going to get through this without disappointing your mom. She might even get mad. Have your parents ever been mad at you?” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z I had been disappointed in my attempt to gain Hamlet’s attention on his birthday. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z “I’ll be announcing the scores and the members of the team tomorrow. I just don’t want you to be disappointed.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z But I didn’t tell JonPaul; he’d have been so disappointed in my dad and probably too worried to come over to my house again. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex hadn’t expected to see a shred of concern in the man’s face and he wasn’t disappointed. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z “When you were engaged, were your parents disappointed? When whatever happened with Patricia... happened?” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Having crisscrossed the floor, they progressed to the middle terraces, but the results were equally disappointing. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z But their expectations become obvious when they are disappointed. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z You can imagine how disappointed I was when I discovered the MAV was gone. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z After a disappointing conversation with him, I started to think. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I don’t know much about Twig’s dad, but I know she’s often disappointed. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Only I know it isn’t pain, because I know this look of his and what it is, is he’s telling you how disappointed he is in you. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z “I'm sorry to disappoint you!'' Victor said out loud. “I've always been a first-class seeker. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I was disappointed to find that the day was a holiday; no children were there, and Biddy’s house was closed. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Like she knows kids get disappointed a lot. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z I hated to disappoint Quentin, but we had no way to build his design with our limited resources. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z But when she saw how disappointed Laura was, she said she might go, after all, for a little while. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z While he was disappointed at my response, he was not surprised. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Father was disappointed about the timing, until he made the shocking jet-age discovery that days and months do not matter one way or another to people in this village. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Toby was disappointed, but he had to admit that according to the book there was another way. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z But then she mumbles, “Once a shiksa, always a shiksa” and I know it’s not me Mrs. Gruver is disappointed in. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z At five, he began questioning his grandfather about the existence of God—and remembers being disappointed in the answers he got. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z This wasn't the first time his mother had been disappointed in him. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z While Anthony did not regret the choices she made, she was profoundly disappointed when two other leaders of the women’s rights movement—Lucy Stone and Antoinette Brown—both decided to marry. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I was worried: Dad’s expectations were so high, and Richard’s fear of disappointing him so intense, it seemed possible that Richard might not take the ACT at all. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z If I wind up being disappointed in them, I can always side with Father and Mother. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z For me and Barack, this was as surprising as it was disappointing. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z But I couldn’t disappoint everybody after they’d made me feel so welcome. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z We had to sneak out of the country, but my daddy stayed behind—disappointed face, maybe not-even-all-that-surprised face. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z At the end of the day, I was tired and disappointed. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z At first, I’m disappointed that Aibileen is doing most of the writing, with me just editing. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z At the same time, 1 felt vaguely disappointed to find Christophe no brighter than the rest of us. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Actually, when he came to swallow it, the stuff was distinctly disappointing. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z I knew he was disappointed that I had no gun. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z “I think the public for a time will be awfully disappointed with our work—dissatisfied & a strong hand will be required here for weeks to come to prevent Ulrich’s energies from being wrongly directed.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z In a disappointed voice he said, “You want to stay here and go to more parties at your friend Mala’s.” Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z These young women, who would have to back up their science with magical spells should their patients be disappointed and not get well, now hurried to get to classes on time. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z That way, Grandma isn’t disappointed that I’ve chosen Jay over her more and Jay isn’t disappointed that I’ve chosen my grandparents over her. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He shook his head like he was disappointed. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z “Precisely,” said Professor Lupin, and Hermione put her hand down, looking a little disappointed. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Rumors from the big house held that their master meant to dispose of some property to cover debts from the disappointing crop. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Climbing up to the boxes, the secretary found Howard and told him that the horse’s fans mustn’t be disappointed for a third time. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z She pictured its tiny body washed by strangers, wrapped in a tawny shroud, lowered into a hole dug in a patch of windswept land under the disappointed gaze of vultures. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “Jubilee, you know I had my doubts about this rally and you getting tangled up with all these people we hardly know. Worried you’d be disappointed or hurt.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z At least as disappointed as I could be in the Heart of Stone. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z In addition to being disappointed that they weren’t flying into battle, the young pilots didn’t like the food at their new air base—they knew that frontline soldiers were getting better rations than they were. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z He was also disappointed that no job openings existed, despite his contacts. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Dad seemed disappointed at the family’s reaction to the Island Examiner article, but 1 couldn’t lie to him. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He’d been disappointed in her for longer than she probably knew. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “He’s been disappointed so many times already, and he’s expecting to be disappointed again. If he’s not complying, you’ll call me?” Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Stevens was disappointed about missing the man’s talk—his fellowship often prevented his attendance at guest lectures—but the money would remove some of the sting. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I was disappointed at how light it felt. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I must admit, it was a little disappointing to find out that the snake wasn’t poisonous. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Oddsbodikins,” said Harry to Sir Cadogan, who looked extremely disappointed and reluctantly swung forward to let them into the common room. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z She said, in a quiet, disappointed voice, 'Go and get your special ice cream then, Charles.' I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z I’m embarrassed and miserable and I wish I didn’t disappoint them so much. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I scan all the benches and feel a little disappointed when I don’t find Ambrose. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I sat in my chair, disappointed by how my situation had ended. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z I’m trying to remember whether he looked pleased or disappointed. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She was clearly disappointed by our breakup, but then bounced back superbly. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The Boreads began to come out of their daze, looking disappointed. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I told him that I did not and he seemed disappointed. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Besides, he knew that anyone looking through this particular peephole and hoping for excitement would be sorely disappointed. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He did not want to disappoint or disillusion Tater, the way the real Duke had disillusioned Fred. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z “Yeah,” I said, a bit disappointed that she hadn’t at least gagged. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I never said out loud that she didn’t know how to play—disappointed as I was, I knew not to go that far—but my storming off was, I suppose, statement enough for her. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Sophie was really disappointed when you didn’t show up last week.” Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z “They unload quickly,” he told the boy, who looked disappointed. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I had the impression he was angry, disappointed, and a little hurt, and that I was in the doghouse for my lack of understanding. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Now the weight was off his feet, an ecstasy of relief spread upward through his knees and he knew he would not move again that night, however disappointed Nettle might be. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Part of him was disappointed, because that was one less weapon they had at their disposal. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Johnny was disappointed when Rab told exactly how he had got Cilia to court that day. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z Dylan looks so disappointed that I can’t even meet his eyes. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The fact that after nearly two years on campus I hadn’t found a social group to call my own was disappointing, but most of the time I was too busy to even think about it. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I walk around the mill again then go to the front door, certain I’m going to be disappointed, for I have not seen a person or heard the wheel turn since I arrived. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She was so hyped on espresso when she taped her audition that “I sounded like I was speaking chipmunk” But she didn’t seem too disappointed, especially since her finances are okay now. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Fräulein Engel will be disappointed, though, that it doesn’t have a proper ending. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z There is nothing more disappointing than the coolest kid in the whole world turning drama queen on you. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Wilkins found the model “disappointing”—but held his tongue. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z The rest of the audience was watching her, waiting for Charlotte’s next line, and George didn’t disappoint. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z I couldn’t help feeling like the disappointing son. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z “Listen to this: ‘If the terrified wizards and witches who waited breathlessly for news at the edge of the wood expected reassurance from the Ministry of Magic, they were sadly disappointed. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “I have the result,” she said after a while, holding the unsealed paper, her expression disappointed because it was negative. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Olanna was disappointed, but he was a priest after all and this had to be his solution: Seek God. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Was she disappointed or surprised or something else? The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Luma sensed that Mandela was upset and disappointed that his friends weren’t playing. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Hoping for a big breakfast, Hannah was disappointed when all Gitl put on the table was a jug of milk, black coffee, and a loaf of dark bread. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I’m just trying not to be too disappointed at Sahil’s response. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Would you be very disappointed if I said no?” Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z He looked up at me, obviously disappointed when the bolt snapped into place. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z In my diary I wrote: I was disappointed not to see what is inside Central High School. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Just as he suspected, she was very disappointed in him. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z Puzzled and disappointed, the terrier sat listening to the crunching sounds inside the bushes, saliva running from his mouth. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He gazed up at the adults, evidently disappointed by the lack of reaction. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Afterward, the rest of their female bodies, all of womankind, either disappointed him or disturbed him like painted cattleguards. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Strangely, Mom didn’t seem that angry with us, just very disappointed, which made me feel so much worse. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Bobby was disappointed when he met the executed SS leader’s son. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z If they think you swallied your First Communion who am I to contradict them and disappoint them? Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z She told him we were disappointed in him and that, on more than one occasion, he’d been a source of great annoyance. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z So the weekends, destined to disappoint, are strident, sullen, sprinkled with bruises and dots of blood. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She looks disappointed at that, but she doesn’t argue. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z |
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