Sentence examples similar to tempered disappointment from inspiring English sources

For some fans, however, grief was tempered by disappointment.

The relief she felt when she realized that Sylvie had not stolen anything new was always tempered by disappointment.

Barrett thinks the Pirates will make the tournament, in part because they have been tempered by disappointment.

Foolishly, I'd been with the movie the whole time, which is why my ultimate take on the movie remained positive but tempered by disappointment.

The deficit grew when Gestede capitalised on a defensive mess on the back of another Conway cross, but news of Derby's plight tempered the disappointment.

The veteran will have recognised the gulf that gaped between these sides, although that will not temper the disappointment.

But the narrowness of the defeat for Cuccinelli, who had been as much as 12 points behind in the latest opinion polls, may temper Republican disappointment and help soften calls for the national party to pick more moderate candidates in future.

(Though Tony Hale admirers can temper their disappointment by watching him play a slightly more well-adjusted version of Buster on "Veep").. Review: 'Arrested Development' makes a joyous return.

The ultimate feeling from New Zealand was one of disappointment, tempered by the exhilaration of the adventure.

Both agencies won budget increases, although the good news was tempered by some disappointments.

And while many in the capacity 8,000 crowd were clearly disappointed the fight ended so soon, that disappointment was tempered by the performance of their hometown hero, whose right hand is becoming a much-feared weapon.