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Mr. Tom Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Disappointed with/by/in

Hi

Would you say that all of these are completely natural?

The boss was deeply disappointed in him.
The boss was deeply disappointed with him.
The boss was deeply disappointed by him.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

For me, "in" and "with" are equally natural for people. "by" does not feel as natural for people, but is OK for things. "with" sounds OK for things too.

— Michael Chambers Teaching English

  • For me, "in" and "with" are equally natural for people.
  • "by" does not feel as natural for people, but is OK for things.
  • "with" sounds OK for things too.
  • "in" sounds better for people, and when you want to emphasise it more.
  • They are just my impressions - others may feel differently.
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For me, "in" and "with" are equally natural for people. "by" does not feel as natural for people, but is OK for things. "with" sounds OK for things too. "in" sounds better for people, and when you want to emphasise it more. They are just my impressions - others may feel differently. Kind regards, Michael
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