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Natalli. Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Preposition Problem

Hallo dear Teachers

What preposition does "to be disappointed" get? Does it get "at" or "with" somebody/something?

Thanks beforehand

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Nata...
  

Top answer

Both are fine, Natalli. You can also be 'disappointed about something'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are fine, Natalli.
  • You can also be 'disappointed about something'.
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Both are fine, Natalli. You can also be 'disappointed about something'.
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Hi.

For somebody, in collocates better. you have to say disappointed in sb.

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No, not really. From COCA:

...from the Republicans and I think you're right, I think the left is disappointed with him because they did expect a much swifter move on this topic.

The notion that the business community is disappointed with Obama because of what he's done in the past two years...

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Thank you Mister Micawber for clarification.
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Hallo

Thanks a lot Mister M for your clear explaination.

Regards

Nata..
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disappointed with somebody/someone

disappointed at something
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Emotion: smile

Thanks a lot Rahul

Regards

Nata...
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