pettunud

Pettunud is an Estonian adjective and past participle derived from the verb pettuma, meaning to be deceived or to be disappointed. The word denotes a state of disappointment or disillusionment, often resulting from unmet expectations, a broken trust, or a failed plan. In some contexts it also conveys a sense of having been cheated or betrayed, although the emotional emphasis is usually on disappointment rather than moral culpability.

In grammar, pettunud is used as a regular adjective that agrees with the noun it modifies. It can be predicative, as in Ma olen pettunud (I am disappointed), or attributive, as in pettunud inimene (a disappointed person) or pettunud ettevõte (a disappointed/let-down company). The related noun pettumus expresses the act or feeling of being disappointed or betrayed.

Common contexts for the word include personal relationships, consumer experiences, and politics, where unmet expectations or broken promises may lead to pettumus. Example sentences: Estonian: "Olen pettunud, et plaan ei läinud nii, nagu lootisime." Translation: "I am disappointed that the plan did not go as we hoped." Estonian: "Tarbijad võivad tunda pettumust, kui ostetud toode osutub puudulikuks." Translation: "Consumers may feel disappointed when the purchased product proves defective." See also: pettumus, pettma, pettuma.