Can a native speaker of English be disappointed 'at' someone?

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ReDSanchous

#65281 Wed, 05 Jan 05 12:04 AM

I've read somewhere that you usually say: be dissppointed in smb but at smth. Therefore, I've got a question. Can you be disappointed in smth and at smb? If anyone said something like: I was really disappointed in him, would it sound strange to you?

ReDSanchous

Joined on Fri, Nov 5 2004

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CalifJim

#65316 Wed, 05 Jan 05 02:48 AM

ReDS: I don't think you asked your question right, did you?

"... disappointed in him" is not strange.
"... disappointed at him" is strange.

Smile [:)]

CalifJim

Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004

California

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"There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

ReDSanchous

#65402 Wed, 05 Jan 05 01:10 PM

You're right. My question was wrong. I've finally come to a conclusion that it's not worth posting messages at night when you want to sleep.

I meant - disappointed at him
- disappointed in smth

ReDSanchous

CalifJim

#65601 Thu, 06 Jan 05 02:42 AM

Beware midnight lucubration!

CalifJim