실망스럽다
When something is 실망스럽다 (silmangseureopda), it means it's disappointing or causes disappointment. Think of it as how you feel when something doesn't live up to your expectations. It’s an adjective that describes the quality of a situation, event, or outcome.
For example, if you studied really hard for a test and still got a bad grade, you might say the result was 실망스럽다. Or, if a movie you were excited to see wasn't good, you could describe it as 실망스럽다. It often conveys a sense of regret or sadness that things didn't turn out better.
When something is 실망스럽다 (silmangseureopda), it means it causes disappointment or is disappointing. This adjective is used to describe situations, outcomes, or even people when they don't meet expectations or fall short of what was hoped for. It’s a feeling of letdown or dissatisfaction. You might use it when a movie wasn't as good as you thought, or a plan didn't work out. It highlights the feeling that an expectation was not met, leading to disappointment.
실망스럽다 30 सेकंड में
- Use to describe things that cause disappointment.
- Often used when expectations are not met.
- Can apply to situations, results, or even people's actions.
§ Understanding '실망스럽다' and its Nuances
When you're learning Korean, especially at an A2 level, understanding the subtle differences between similar words is super important. Today, we're going to dive into '실망스럽다' (silmangseureopda) and how it compares to other words you might encounter that also express disappointment or sadness. While some words might seem interchangeable at first glance, they often carry different feelings or are used in specific contexts. Knowing these distinctions will make your Korean sound much more natural and precise.
§ '실망스럽다' vs. '실망하다'
- DEFINITION
- To cause disappointment; disappointing.
Let's start with the most obvious comparison: '실망스럽다' (disappointing) versus '실망하다' (to be disappointed).
실망스럽다 (silmangseureopda) is an adjective. It describes something that *causes* disappointment. Think of it as describing the characteristic of a situation, event, or person that makes someone feel disappointed. The focus is on the thing *being* disappointing.
그 결과는 정말 실망스러웠다. (That result was really disappointing.)
실망하다 (silmanghada) is a verb. It means 'to be disappointed' or 'to feel disappointed'. The focus here is on the person experiencing the disappointment.
나는 그의 말에 실망했다. (I was disappointed by his words.)
§ '실망스럽다' vs. '아쉽다'
- DEFINITION
- To feel regretful; to be a pity; to miss.
'아쉽다' (aswipda) is another word that often comes up when talking about not getting what you hoped for, but it carries a slightly different nuance than '실망스럽다'.
실망스럽다 (silmangseureopda) implies a stronger sense of letdown, often when expectations were quite high and were not met. There's a clear feeling of something having fallen short of what was desired or promised.
영화의 마지막이 너무 실망스러웠다. (The ending of the movie was so disappointing.)
아쉽다 (aswipda) often expresses a milder form of regret or a sense of 'it's a pity' or 'what a shame'. It can be used when something didn't quite work out, or when you miss an opportunity, but it doesn't always carry the weight of a broken expectation like '실망스럽다' does. It can also mean 'to miss' someone or something.
우리가 그 공연을 놓쳐서 아쉬웠다. (It was a pity that we missed that performance.)
네가 같이 못 가서 아쉬워. (I'm sad/it's a shame you can't come with me.)
§ '실망스럽다' vs. '슬프다'
- DEFINITION
- To be sad; sorrowful.
While both words describe negative feelings, their origins and implications are different.
실망스럽다 (silmangseureopda) specifically refers to disappointment stemming from unmet expectations or a failure to live up to something. It's about a specific kind of negative outcome.
시험 점수가 너무 실망스러워서 공부하기 싫어졌다. (My test score was so disappointing that I didn't want to study anymore.)
슬프다 (seulpeuda) is a more general term for sadness. It can be caused by a wide range of situations, from loss and grief to simply feeling down. It doesn't necessarily involve unmet expectations.
친구가 이사 가서 너무 슬프다. (I'm so sad that my friend moved away.)
§ When to Choose '실망스럽다'
Use '실망스럽다' when:
You want to describe a situation, event, or outcome that has genuinely fallen short of expectations.
You want to express that something or someone is causing a feeling of disappointment in you or others.
There's an implied sense of a letdown after anticipation or hope.
Remember, picking the right word will make your Korean sound much more natural and expressive. Keep practicing these distinctions, and you'll be speaking like a pro in no time!
रोचक तथ्य
The suffix '-스럽다' is often used to describe feelings or qualities, making the adjective '실망스럽다' specifically about something possessing the quality of disappointment.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Mispronouncing 'eu' (ㅡ) as 'oo' (우) or 'uh' (어). It's a short, neutral vowel sound, almost like the 'u' in 'sugar'.
- Not aspirating the 'p' (ㅍ) in 'seureop-da' enough, or conversely, aspirating it too much. It's a softer 'p' sound.
- Confusing the double consonant 'ss' (ㅆ) in 'seureopda' with a single 's' (ㅅ). It's a tense, sharp 's' sound.
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결과가 너무 실망스러워요.
The results are so disappointing.
실망스럽다 (disappointing) is used to describe the feeling caused by the results.
그 영화는 정말 실망스러웠어요.
That movie was really disappointing.
실망스러웠어요 (was disappointing) uses the past tense to describe a past experience.
시험 점수가 실망스러웠어요.
My test score was disappointing.
점수가 실망스러웠어요 (score was disappointing) indicates the score caused disappointment.
기대했던 것보다 실망스러웠어요.
It was more disappointing than I expected.
보다 (than) is used for comparison.
실망스러운 소식이었어요.
It was disappointing news.
실망스러운 (disappointing) modifies 소식 (news).
경기가 실망스러웠지만, 다음에는 더 잘할 거예요.
The game was disappointing, but I'll do better next time.
지만 (but) connects two contrasting clauses.
친구가 늦어서 좀 실망스러웠어요.
My friend was late, so I was a bit disappointed.
늦어서 (because was late) shows the reason for the disappointment.
실망스럽게도, 비가 왔어요.
Disappointingly, it rained.
실망스럽게도 (disappointingly) is an adverbial form.
기대했던 결과가 나오지 않아 실망스럽지만, 다음 기회에 더 잘할 수 있도록 노력해야죠.
Although the expected results didn't come out, which is disappointing, I should try to do better next time.
오랜 시간 준비한 프로젝트가 무산되어 모두에게 실망스러운 소식이었다.
The project we prepared for a long time fell through, which was disappointing news for everyone.
그의 무책임한 행동은 팀원들 모두를 실망스럽게 만들었다.
His irresponsible behavior disappointed all the team members.
영화의 반전이 너무 예측 가능해서 실망스러웠다.
The movie's twist was too predictable, which was disappointing.
약속 시간을 지키지 않는 것은 상대방을 실망스럽게 할 수 있습니다.
Not keeping appointment times can disappoint the other person.
정부의 새로운 정책은 국민들의 기대를 충족시키지 못해 실망스럽다는 반응이 많았다.
There were many reactions that the government's new policy was disappointing because it failed to meet the public's expectations.
그가 보여준 실력은 명성에 비해 실망스러웠다.
The skills he showed were disappointing compared to his reputation.
아무리 노력해도 결과가 좋지 않을 때 실망스러울 수 있습니다.
It can be disappointing when the results aren't good no matter how hard you try.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"실망시키다"
To disappoint (someone)
그의 성적은 부모님을 실망시켰다. (His grades disappointed his parents.)
neutral"큰 실망"
Big disappointment
그 결과는 우리 모두에게 큰 실망이었다. (The result was a big disappointment for all of us.)
neutral"실망하다"
To be disappointed
나는 시험 결과에 실망했다. (I was disappointed with the test results.)
neutral"실망감을 감추다"
To hide one's disappointment
그는 실망감을 감추려고 노력했다. (He tried to hide his disappointment.)
neutral"실망을 안겨주다"
To give disappointment (to someone)
그녀는 나에게 실망을 안겨주었다. (She gave me disappointment.)
neutral"실망스럽게도"
Disappointingly
실망스럽게도, 경기는 졌다. (Disappointingly, we lost the game.)
neutral"실망이 크다"
Disappointment is great
이번 프로젝트 실패에 대한 실망이 크다. (The disappointment over this project's failure is great.)
neutral"실망시키지 않을게요"
I won't disappoint you
걱정 마세요, 실망시키지 않을게요. (Don't worry, I won't disappoint you.)
neutral"실망이 이만저만이 아니다"
The disappointment is immense / not small
시험에 떨어져서 실망이 이만저만이 아니다. (I failed the exam, so my disappointment is immense.)
informal"기대에 실망하다"
To be disappointed in expectations
그는 내 기대에 실망했다. (He was disappointed in my expectations.)
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Basic Meaning
실망스럽다 (sil-mang-seu-reop-da) directly translates to 'to be disappointing' or 'to cause disappointment'.
Usage with Subject
You use this word to describe a situation, a thing, or a person's action that makes you feel disappointed. The subject of the verb is the disappointing thing, not the person who feels disappointed.
Distinguishing from 실망하다
Don't confuse it with 실망하다 (sil-mang-ha-da), which means 'to be disappointed' (an emotion you feel). 실망스럽다 describes what causes that feeling.
Common Sentence Structure
It often appears in structures like 'Subject이/가 실망스럽다' (Subject is disappointing) or 'Subject은/는 실망스러운 (명사)' (Subject is a disappointing [noun]).
Past Tense
To say something 'was disappointing,' use the past tense: 실망스러웠다 (sil-mang-seu-reo-wot-da).
Future Tense
For 'will be disappointing,' you'd use 실망스러울 것이다 (sil-mang-seu-reoul geo-sit-da).
Using as Adjective
When modifying a noun, it becomes 실망스러운 (sil-mang-seu-reoun). For example, 실망스러운 결과 (a disappointing result).
Formal vs. Informal
The basic form 실망스럽다 is generally used in formal writing or when speaking formally. For informal situations, you might hear 실망스러워 (sil-mang-seu-reo-wo).
Adding Intensity
You can add adverbs like 정말 (jeong-mal - really) or 너무 (neo-mu - too much) to emphasize the level of disappointment, e.g., 정말 실망스러웠어요 (It was really disappointing).
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Imagine '실망' (disappointment) as a 'silk-mang' (a silk net) that catches your hopes and makes them '스럽다' (ugly/sour). So, a 'silk-mang' that makes things sour is 'disappointing'.
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a bright, hopeful balloon, but then it gets tangled in a dark, sticky '실망' (sil-mang) net and slowly deflates, looking '스럽다' (ugly/sour). This visual represents something disappointing.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Describe a recent situation that was '실망스럽다' using at least two sentences in Korean. For example: '영화가 너무 지루해서 실망스러웠어요. 다음에는 다른 영화를 볼 거예요.'
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Sino-Korean
मूल अर्थ: 失 (sil): lose, make a mistake, fail + 望 (mang): hope, expect + 스럽다 (-seureopda): suffix meaning 'to be like', 'to have the quality of'
Korean (derived from Chinese characters)सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
When something is described as '실망스럽다', it often carries a stronger sense of regret or frustration in Korean culture than simply 'disappointing' might in English. It implies that expectations were not met, which can be particularly sensitive in situations involving social obligations or promises. It's a common expression used to describe an outcome or behavior that falls short of what was hoped for, and can sometimes imply a gentle critique or lament rather than just a neutral observation.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवाल실망스럽다 (to be disappointing) describes something that causes disappointment, like a disappointing movie. 실망하다 (to be disappointed) describes the feeling of disappointment itself, so you would say 'I am disappointed.' You wouldn't use 실망스럽다 to say 'I am disappointed.'
Example:
그 영화는 정말 실망스러웠어요. (That movie was really disappointing.)
저는 그 영화에 실망했어요. (I was disappointed by that movie.)
Yes, you can use '실망스럽다' to describe a person's actions or performance as disappointing. However, it's generally more polite to say something like '그 사람의 행동은 실망스러웠어요' (That person's actions were disappointing) rather than '그 사람은 실망스러웠어요' (That person was disappointing) directly, as the latter can sound quite harsh. Focus on their actions, not their being.
To make '실망스럽다' past tense, you add '-았/었-' to the stem '실망스러우-' which becomes '실망스러웠어요' in the polite past tense. For example, '그 결과는 실망스러웠어요' (The result was disappointing).
It can be, depending on the context. It expresses a clear sense of disappointment. In some situations, it might be perceived as quite direct. If you want to express a milder form of disappointment, you might use phrases like '조금 아쉬워요' (It's a little regrettable/a shame) or '생각했던 것보다 별로예요' (It's not as good as I thought).
'실망스럽다' is often used when talking about:
- A performance or event that didn't meet expectations (e.g., '그 공연은 실망스러웠어요.' - That performance was disappointing.)
- Results or outcomes that are not good (e.g., '시험 결과가 실망스러웠어요.' - The exam results were disappointing.)
- Someone's behavior or actions (e.g., '그의 태도는 정말 실망스러웠어요.' - His attitude was really disappointing.)
Yes, '실망스럽다' can be used in both formal and informal settings. The formality will change depending on the ending you use. For example, '실망스럽습니다' is formal, and '실망스러워요' is polite informal. '실망스러워' is informal and casual.
While not direct synonyms, words like '아쉽다' (to be regrettable/a shame) can express a similar feeling but often milder. '별로다' (to be not good/mediocre) can also be used, but it's more about quality than specifically disappointment. '실망스럽다' specifically implies that expectations were not met.
You can use the '-(으)ㄴ 것이/는 것이 실망스럽다' construction. For example:
늦게 도착한 것이 실망스러웠어요. (It was disappointing that we arrived late.)
그가 약속을 어긴 것이 실망스러웠어요. (It was disappointing that he broke his promise.)
The negative form is '실망스럽지 않다' (to not be disappointing). For example, '그 결과는 실망스럽지 않았어요.' (The result was not disappointing.)
Yes, you can. If a meal or dish didn't meet your expectations and was disappointing, you can say '이 음식은 실망스러워요.' (This food is disappointing.) It implies it wasn't as good as you thought it would be.
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그의 성적은 정말 ___.
The sentence expresses disappointment about grades, so '실망스럽다' (disappointing) is the most appropriate word.
영화가 너무 ___서 중간에 나왔어요.
Leaving a movie in the middle suggests it was disappointing, so '실망스러워서' (because it was disappointing) fits best.
결과가 예상과 달라서 좀 ___.
If the result was different from the expectation, it likely caused disappointment, making '실망스러웠어요' (it was disappointing) the correct choice.
이번 여행은 정말 ___.
The sentence implies a negative experience with the trip, so '실망스러웠어' (it was disappointing) is the best fit.
그 소식을 듣고 정말 ___.
Hearing 'that news' caused a negative emotion, making '실망스러웠어요' (I was disappointed) appropriate.
시험 점수가 낮아서 정말 ___.
Low test scores typically lead to disappointment, so '실망스러워요' (I am disappointed) is the correct answer.
Choose the sentence where '실망스럽다' is used correctly.
실망스럽다 describes something that causes disappointment. The movie caused disappointment.
Which of the following would you most likely describe as '실망스럽다'?
If food tastes worse than you expected, it is disappointing, or '실망스럽다'.
What is the opposite meaning of '실망스럽다' in a general sense?
If something is '실망스럽다', it causes disappointment. The opposite would be something that causes happiness or satisfaction.
If your test results are lower than you expected, you might feel '실망스럽다'.
Lower than expected test results would cause disappointment, so the situation would be '실망스럽다'.
'실망스럽다' is used to describe a person who is feeling disappointed.
'실망스럽다' describes something that CAUSES disappointment. To describe a person feeling disappointed, you would use '실망하다'.
A perfect sunny day when you planned an outdoor activity is '실망스럽다'.
A perfect sunny day for an outdoor activity would be a good thing, not disappointing.
The exam results were a bit...
The performance, unlike expectations, was...
My friend didn't keep the promise, so I was...
Read this aloud:
새로운 식당은 정말 실망스러웠어요.
Focus: 실망스러웠어요
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그 소식은 저에게 실망스러웠습니다.
Focus: 실망스러웠습니다
तुमने कहा:
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기대했던 것보다 실망스러웠어요.
Focus: 실망스러웠어요
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The speaker is talking about a friend not keeping a promise.
The speaker is expressing their feelings about a movie.
The speaker is describing a result that affected everyone.
Read this aloud:
시험 결과가 실망스러웠지만, 다음에는 더 잘할 거예요.
Focus: 실망스러웠지만 (sil-mang-seu-reo-wot-ji-man)
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그의 무례한 태도에 많이 실망스러웠습니다.
Focus: 무례한 (mu-rye-han)
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기대했던 프로젝트가 취소되어 실망스럽네요.
Focus: 취소되어 (chwi-so-doe-eo)
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This sentence means 'Their attitude was very disappointing.' The order follows a typical Korean sentence structure of Subject-Object-Verb, with the adjective describing the subject.
This sentence means 'It was really disappointing that he broke his promise.' The phrase '그가 약속을 어긴 것은' acts as the subject of the sentence.
This sentence means 'Their performance was more disappointing than expected.' The phrase '예상했던 것보다' sets up the comparison.
다음 문장 중 '실망스럽다'를 가장 적절하게 사용한 것은?
'실망스럽다'는 주로 어떤 대상의 상태나 결과가 기대에 미치지 못할 때 사용합니다. '그의 연기력은 정말 실망스러웠다'는 연기력이라는 대상이 실망을 유발하는 상황을 잘 나타냅니다. 다른 보기들은 감정을 직접적으로 나타내거나 주어가 사물이라 어색합니다.
친구가 약속을 지키지 않았을 때, '실망스럽다'를 사용하여 가장 자연스러운 표현은?
'~은/는 실망스럽다'는 형태로 주어의 행동이나 상태가 실망을 야기한다는 것을 명확히 표현합니다. 다른 보기들은 문법적으로 어색하거나 의미 전달이 명확하지 않습니다.
다음 중 '실망스럽다'와 의미가 가장 유사한 표현은?
'실망스럽다'는 어떤 결과나 상황이 만족스럽지 못하고 기대에 미치지 못할 때 사용됩니다. '기대가 저버려지다'도 비슷한 의미를 가지지만, '만족스럽지 못하다'가 더 광범위하게 쓰일 수 있습니다.
'실망스럽다'는 주로 사람의 감정을 직접적으로 묘사할 때 사용된다.
'실망스럽다'는 사람의 감정보다는 주로 어떤 대상이나 상황이 '실망을 유발한다'는 의미로 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, '나는 실망스러웠다'보다는 '그 결과가 실망스러웠다'가 더 자연스럽습니다.
어떤 일이 나의 기대를 충족시키지 못했을 때 '실망스럽다'고 표현할 수 있다.
'실망스럽다'는 바로 이럴 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 기대했던 결과나 수준에 미치지 못할 때 그 상황이나 대상에 대해 '실망스럽다'고 말할 수 있습니다.
긍정적인 감정을 표현할 때 '실망스럽다'를 사용할 수 있다.
'실망스럽다'는 실망이라는 부정적인 감정을 유발하는 상황이나 대상을 묘사할 때 사용됩니다. 긍정적인 감정을 표현할 때는 사용하지 않습니다.
The movie was very disappointing, but the actors' performances were excellent.
The result was more disappointing than I expected, and it breaks my heart.
Despite the continuous disappointing news, we will not lose hope.
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실망스러운 결과를 얻었을 때 어떻게 극복하시나요?
Focus: 실망스러운
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당신에게 가장 실망스러웠던 경험은 무엇이었나요?
Focus: 실망스러웠던
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실망스러운 상황에서도 긍정적인 면을 찾으려고 노력하는 편인가요?
Focus: 실망스러운 상황에서도
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Imagine you're a movie critic. Write a short review (3-4 sentences) about a recent film you found disappointing, using '실망스럽다' naturally. Explain why it was disappointing.
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최근에 본 영화 '밤의 그림자'는 정말 실망스러웠습니다. 예고편에서는 기대감이 높았지만, 실제 내용은 너무 진부하고 예측 가능했습니다. 특히 배우들의 연기가 몰입을 방해해서 더 아쉬웠습니다. 다시는 이런 영화를 보지 않을 것 같습니다.
You had high hopes for a new restaurant, but the experience was subpar. Write a brief email to a friend describing your disappointing visit, incorporating '실망스럽다'.
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친구에게, 지난주에 새로 생긴 파스타집에 갔는데 정말 실망스러웠어. 음식은 특별할 것 없었고, 서비스는 엉망이었어. 기대했던 것과는 너무 달라서 다시는 안 갈 것 같아. 혹시 가려고 했다면 다른 곳을 추천해줄게.
Describe a situation where a friend's behavior or decision made you feel '실망스럽다'. Explain the context and your feelings in 3-4 sentences.
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친구가 중요한 약속을 여러 번 아무런 설명 없이 취소했을 때 정말 실망스러웠습니다. 저는 그 약속을 위해 많은 준비를 했었거든요. 친구의 무책임한 태도에 많이 서운했고, 우리의 관계에 대해서 다시 생각하게 되었습니다.
화자가 '실망스럽다'고 느낀 주된 이유는 무엇입니까?
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이번 프로젝트는 처음부터 많은 기대를 모았습니다. 모든 팀원이 최선을 다했지만, 최종 결과는 예상에 훨씬 못 미쳤습니다. 특히 가장 중요했던 기술적인 부분이 제대로 구현되지 않아 크게 실망스러웠습니다. 다음번에는 더 철저한 준비가 필요할 것 같습니다.
화자가 '실망스럽다'고 느낀 주된 이유는 무엇입니까?
지문에서 '특히 가장 중요했던 기술적인 부분이 제대로 구현되지 않아 크게 실망스러웠습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. 다른 선택지는 주된 이유가 아닙니다.
지문에서 '특히 가장 중요했던 기술적인 부분이 제대로 구현되지 않아 크게 실망스러웠습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. 다른 선택지는 주된 이유가 아닙니다.
팬들이 새로운 앨범에 대해 '실망스럽다'고 느낀 이유는 무엇입니까?
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그 가수는 데뷔 초부터 엄청난 인기를 얻으며 승승장구했습니다. 하지만 최근 발매한 앨범은 팬들의 기대를 전혀 충족시키지 못했습니다. 평소 그만의 개성 있는 음악을 좋아했던 팬들은 그의 새로운 시도가 오히려 실망스럽다는 반응을 보였습니다. 앞으로 그의 음악적 방향성에 대한 고민이 필요해 보입니다.
팬들이 새로운 앨범에 대해 '실망스럽다'고 느낀 이유는 무엇입니까?
지문에서 '평소 그만의 개성 있는 음악을 좋아했던 팬들은 그의 새로운 시도가 오히려 실망스럽다는 반응을 보였습니다'라고 언급되어 있습니다. 이는 팬들이 기대했던 음악과 달랐기 때문임을 나타냅니다.
지문에서 '평소 그만의 개성 있는 음악을 좋아했던 팬들은 그의 새로운 시도가 오히려 실망스럽다는 반응을 보였습니다'라고 언급되어 있습니다. 이는 팬들이 기대했던 음악과 달랐기 때문임을 나타냅니다.
이 글의 화자가 언급하는 '실망스럽다'는 감정은 주로 누구의 상황과 관련이 있습니까?
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친구가 오랫동안 준비했던 시험에서 결국 떨어졌습니다. 옆에서 지켜본 저도 안타까웠지만, 친구 본인의 실망감은 이루 말할 수 없을 것입니다. 최선을 다했지만 결과가 좋지 않을 때의 그 감정은 정말 실망스럽고 힘들죠. 위로의 말을 전하고 싶지만, 어떤 말이 위로가 될지 모르겠습니다.
이 글의 화자가 언급하는 '실망스럽다'는 감정은 주로 누구의 상황과 관련이 있습니까?
지문에서 '친구가 오랫동안 준비했던 시험에서 결국 떨어졌습니다... 친구 본인의 실망감은 이루 말할 수 없을 것입니다.'라고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다. 화자는 친구의 상황에 공감하며 실망스럽다는 감정을 표현하고 있습니다.
지문에서 '친구가 오랫동안 준비했던 시험에서 결국 떨어졌습니다... 친구 본인의 실망감은 이루 말할 수 없을 것입니다.'라고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다. 화자는 친구의 상황에 공감하며 실망스럽다는 감정을 표현하고 있습니다.
This sentence means 'The game results were too disappointing.' The structure is 'Subject + Object + Adjective'.
This sentence means 'The new product was more disappointing than expected.' The comparative structure '보다' is used here.
This sentence means 'Their performance was not disappointing.' The negative form '지 않다' is used.
계속되는 경기 침체로 인해 많은 사람들이 미래에 대해 ___고 있다.
The sentence implies a negative feeling about the future due to economic recession, so '실망하고' (being disappointed) fits the context best.
오랫동안 준비한 프로젝트가 무산되자, 팀원들은 깊은 ___에 빠졌다.
When a long-prepared project is canceled, the natural emotional response is '실망감' (disappointment).
그의 무책임한 행동은 나를 여러모로 ___게 만들었다.
Irresponsible behavior typically leads to disappointment, making '실망스럽게' (disappointingly) the correct choice.
이번 선거 결과는 많은 유권자들에게 큰 ___ 안겨주었다.
If the election results cause a negative reaction among voters, '실망을' (disappointment) is the appropriate word.
그는 기대했던 만큼의 성과를 내지 못해 스스로에게 ___ 보였다.
Not meeting expectations often leads to self-disappointment, so '실망스러워' (disappointed) is the best fit.
잦은 약속 불이행은 친구들 사이에서 그의 이미지를 ___ 만들었다.
Repeatedly breaking promises would make his image '실망스럽게' (disappointing) among friends.
Choose the most natural Korean sentence using '실망스럽다' to express that a situation is disappointing.
'실망스럽다' describes a situation or an object as disappointing. The subject of '실망스럽다' is what causes the disappointment. '나는 그 결과에 실망했다' would be correct if you wanted to express personal feeling of disappointment.
Which sentence correctly uses '실망스럽다' to describe a person's behavior?
'실망스럽다' describes the behavior itself as disappointing. To express personal disappointment, you would say '나는 그의 태도에 실망했다'.
Select the sentence where '실망스럽다' is used to correctly indicate that an outcome was disappointing.
'실망스럽다' is used to describe the nature of the grades (the outcome) as disappointing. The grades themselves are the subject causing the disappointment.
You can use '실망스럽다' to directly describe a person as feeling disappointed (e.g., '그는 실망스러웠다').
'실망스럽다' describes something that *causes* disappointment, not a person who *feels* disappointed. To describe a person feeling disappointed, you would use '실망했다' or '실망스러워하다'.
The phrase '실망스러운 결과' (a disappointing result) is a correct and common usage of '실망스럽다'.
'실망스럽다' can be used as an adjective modifying a noun, such as '결과' (result), to mean 'disappointing result'. This is a common and correct usage.
When something is '실망스럽다', it means you are personally feeling disappointed by it.
'실망스럽다' describes the inherent quality of something as being disappointing. While it often implies that someone would *feel* disappointed by it, the word itself describes the object/situation, not the personal feeling.
Listen to how '실망감' (disappointment) is used in the context of someone's irresponsible actions affecting a team.
Focus on '실망스러운 소식' (disappointing news) and how it contrasts with expectations.
Pay attention to '실망을 금치 못했다' (couldn't hide his disappointment) after years of effort and failure.
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실망스럽지만, 이번 기회에 더 나은 방법을 찾아봅시다.
Focus: 실망스럽지만
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저는 그의 발표 내용이 다소 실망스러웠습니다.
Focus: 다소 실망스러웠습니다
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부모님의 기대에 미치지 못할까 봐 실망시켜 드릴까 봐 걱정돼요.
Focus: 실망시켜 드릴까 봐
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Describe a time when you felt '실망스럽다' due to a situation or someone's actions. What was the situation, and how did you react?
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대학교 입학 시험 결과가 나왔을 때, 저는 너무 실망스러웠습니다. 밤샘 공부까지 하며 정말 열심히 준비했지만, 원하는 결과에 한참 미치지 못했기 때문입니다. 그 소식을 들었을 때 한동안 아무것도 할 수 없었고, 제 자신에게 화가 나기도 했습니다. 하지만 이내 마음을 다잡고 다음 기회를 위해 더 노력하기로 다짐했습니다. (When the university entrance exam results came out, I was very disappointed. I had studied really hard, even pulling all-nighters, but the results were far from what I had hoped for. When I heard the news, I couldn't do anything for a while, and I was also angry at myself. However, I soon pulled myself together and resolved to try harder for the next opportunity.)
Imagine you are a movie critic. Write a review of a hypothetical movie, using '실망스럽다' to express your disappointment with a particular aspect of the film.
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이번에 개봉한 '별들의 전쟁'은 많은 기대를 모았지만, 솔직히 말해 여러모로 실망스러운 영화였습니다. 특히 화려한 예고편에 비해 빈약한 스토리라인은 관객들을 실망시키기에 충분했습니다. 시각적인 효과는 훌륭했지만, 캐릭터들의 개연성 없는 행동과 예측 가능한 전개는 영화의 몰입감을 크게 떨어뜨렸습니다. (The recently released 'Star Wars' gathered a lot of anticipation, but honestly, it was a disappointing movie in many ways. In particular, the weak storyline compared to the spectacular trailer was enough to disappoint the audience. The visual effects were excellent, but the characters' illogical actions and predictable plot greatly reduced the film's immersion.)
Write a short personal essay reflecting on a time you witnessed someone else's '실망스러운' behavior and how it affected you or the situation.
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어릴 적, 친구와 약속을 했지만 친구가 아무런 연락 없이 나타나지 않았던 적이 있습니다. 저는 한 시간 넘게 추운 날씨에 기다렸는데, 그 친구의 무책임한 행동은 정말 실망스러웠습니다. 그 일로 인해 저는 친구와의 관계에 대해 다시 생각하게 되었고, 타인과의 약속을 소중히 여기는 것이 얼마나 중요한지 깨달았습니다. (When I was young, I made a promise with a friend, but the friend didn't show up without any contact. I waited for over an hour in the cold weather, and my friend's irresponsible behavior was truly disappointing. Because of that incident, I reconsidered my relationship with my friend and realized how important it is to cherish promises with others.)
MZ세대가 직장 상사의 행동에 '실망스럽다'고 느끼는 주된 이유는 무엇입니까?
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최근 한 연구 결과에 따르면, MZ세대의 70%가 직장 상사의 비합리적인 지시나 불공정한 대우에 대해 실망스럽다는 반응을 보였습니다. 이는 특히 자유로운 의사 표현과 공정성을 중요하게 생각하는 MZ세대의 특성과 관련이 깊은 것으로 분석됩니다. 이러한 실망감은 결국 직무 만족도 하락과 이직률 증가로 이어질 수 있다는 경고도 나오고 있습니다.
MZ세대가 직장 상사의 행동에 '실망스럽다'고 느끼는 주된 이유는 무엇입니까?
지문에 따르면 MZ세대는 자유로운 의사 표현과 공정성을 중요하게 생각하는 특성이 있어 상사의 비합리적인 지시나 불공정한 대우에 실망감을 느낀다고 명시되어 있습니다. (According to the passage, MZ generation feels disappointed by their boss's irrational instructions or unfair treatment because they value free expression and fairness.)
지문에 따르면 MZ세대는 자유로운 의사 표현과 공정성을 중요하게 생각하는 특성이 있어 상사의 비합리적인 지시나 불공정한 대우에 실망감을 느낀다고 명시되어 있습니다. (According to the passage, MZ generation feels disappointed by their boss's irrational instructions or unfair treatment because they value free expression and fairness.)
선수가 '실망스러운 결과'를 얻게 된 주요 원인은 무엇입니까?
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이번 올림픽에서 유력한 금메달 후보로 꼽히던 선수가 예선 탈락이라는 실망스러운 결과를 안고 돌아왔다. 국민들은 큰 기대를 걸었지만, 예상치 못한 부상으로 인해 제 실력을 발휘하지 못했다는 소식에 안타까움을 금치 못했다. 이 선수는 다음 대회를 기약하며 재활에 전념하겠다는 의지를 밝혔다.
선수가 '실망스러운 결과'를 얻게 된 주요 원인은 무엇입니까?
지문에서 선수가 예상치 못한 부상으로 인해 제 실력을 발휘하지 못했다고 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage states that the athlete was unable to perform at their best due to an unexpected injury.)
지문에서 선수가 예상치 못한 부상으로 인해 제 실력을 발휘하지 못했다고 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage states that the athlete was unable to perform at their best due to an unexpected injury.)
소비자들이 새 스마트폰에 대해 '실망스럽다'고 평가한 주된 불만 사항은 무엇이었습니까?
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새롭게 출시된 스마트폰에 대한 소비자들의 반응은 엇갈렸습니다. 혁신적인 디자인과 기능에 찬사를 보내는 이들도 있었지만, 예상보다 높은 가격과 배터리 성능에 대한 불만으로 '실망스럽다'는 평가를 내리는 소비자들도 적지 않았습니다. 제조사 측은 이러한 피드백을 반영하여 다음 모델에서는 개선된 제품을 선보이겠다고 밝혔습니다.
소비자들이 새 스마트폰에 대해 '실망스럽다'고 평가한 주된 불만 사항은 무엇이었습니까?
지문에서 소비자들이 '예상보다 높은 가격과 배터리 성능에 대한 불만으로 실망스럽다는 평가를 내렸다'고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states that consumers gave a 'disappointing' evaluation due to 'higher-than-expected price and battery performance issues'.)
지문에서 소비자들이 '예상보다 높은 가격과 배터리 성능에 대한 불만으로 실망스럽다는 평가를 내렸다'고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states that consumers gave a 'disappointing' evaluation due to 'higher-than-expected price and battery performance issues'.)
This sentence means 'His lies were really disappointing.' The order follows a typical Korean sentence structure: subject-adverb-adjective-verb.
This sentence means 'Despite our efforts, the result was disappointing.' The phrase 'despite our efforts' comes first, followed by the subject and then the adjective.
This sentence means 'Seeing her disappointed expression, my heart also hurt.' The clause describing the observation comes first, followed by the emotional response.
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Summary
실망스럽다 means 'disappointing' and is used to describe something that falls short of expectations.
- Use to describe things that cause disappointment.
- Often used when expectations are not met.
- Can apply to situations, results, or even people's actions.
Basic Meaning
실망스럽다 (sil-mang-seu-reop-da) directly translates to 'to be disappointing' or 'to cause disappointment'.
Usage with Subject
You use this word to describe a situation, a thing, or a person's action that makes you feel disappointed. The subject of the verb is the disappointing thing, not the person who feels disappointed.
Distinguishing from 실망하다
Don't confuse it with 실망하다 (sil-mang-ha-da), which means 'to be disappointed' (an emotion you feel). 실망스럽다 describes what causes that feeling.
Common Sentence Structure
It often appears in structures like 'Subject이/가 실망스럽다' (Subject is disappointing) or 'Subject은/는 실망스러운 (명사)' (Subject is a disappointing [noun]).
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어댑터
A2A device for connecting parts of different sizes or types.
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A1A fee charged for entry to a place or event; an admission fee.
~후에
A2Indicates an action occurring after another action.
~ㄴ/은 후에
A2Expresses an action occurring after another action or event; after doing.
은/는 후에
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