You may need to share on IELTS that you’re disappointed.
Don’t be afraid to share negative emotions or stories on test day.
The examiner is not judging you on how positive you are.
If you can more easily provide details about disappointment, go for it!
Today we share high-scoring vocabulary for describing disappointment.
#1: Despondent
This means in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
This means extremely disappointed.
You can use it to exaggerate.
Speaking Part 3: Do you think people are active enough?
“I don’t mean to be despondent, but no, not at all.”
#2: Devastated
Devastated is also a very extreme emotions.
It means extremely shocked and upset.
Speaking Part 1: What is your job?
“I was devastated after graduating when I filled out a million applications and didn’t hear back from anyone!”
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#3: Disheartened
This means one has lost determination or confidence.
Speaking Part 2: Describe a time when you were disappointed.
“Well, honestly, this is huge, and it’s a bit more than disappointed, but when I was 26 years old I found out I had Type 1 diabetes. I was disheartened, to say the least. It was devastating. I had to change my whole life.”
#4: Appalled
A person who is appalled is shocked and disappointed.
It often happens suddenly.
Speaking Part 1: What do you do for holidays?
“For Halloween, we always plan… I was frankly appalled this year by a couple of costumes worn by neighbors that were trying to make a political statement.”
Takeaway
You need high-scoring vocabulary that is less common on IELTS Speaking.
Today’s adjectives can be used on a multitude of questions.
Use them any time you’re describing being upset or disappointed.
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