섭섭하다

Adjective

1. 1

   sorry; regrettable

   Sorry and feeling the lack of someone or something.

   Korean definition: 서운하고 아쉽다.

   • 그가 미국으로 돌아간다는 소식을 듣자, 지수는 섭섭한 표정을 지었다.

     When she heard the news that he was going back to America, Jisu looked sorry.

   • 유민이는 오랜만에 만난 친구와 밥만 먹고 헤어지기가 섭섭했다.

     Yumin felt it was a pity to part with a friend she hadn't seen in a long time after only having a meal.

2. 2

   sad

   Sad and sorry about someone or something disappearing.

   Korean definition: 없어지는 것이 슬프고 아깝다.

   • 가족들은 정들었던 집을 팔기가 매우 섭섭했다.

     The family was very sad to sell the house they had grown attached to.

   • 선수는 다리를 다쳐 대회 출전의 기회를 놓친 것이 섭섭했다.

     The athlete was sad to have missed the chance to compete in the tournament because of a leg injury.

3. 3

   disappointed

   Sorry and dissatisfied because something fails to meet one's expectations.

   Korean definition: 기대에 어긋나 서운하거나 불만스럽다.

   • 신입 사원은 자신을 위한 환영회가 취소되자 조금 섭섭한 눈치였다.

     The new employee seemed a little disappointed when the welcome party for him was canceled.

   • 잡지사는 독자들이 섭섭하지 않도록 매달 사은품을 증정한다.

     The magazine gives out free gifts every month so that readers won't be disappointed.