['I was so let down at work the other day. I was expecting to get a large bonus, but actually received next to nothing!', 'That sounds awful! Did they give an explanation?', 'Nope!  It was a take i or leave it situation.']
You must be disappointed. I'm sorry.
I was so let down at work the other day.  I was expecting to get a large bonus, but actually received next to nothing!