結果は期待外れだった。

結果は期待外れだった。

The result proved disappointing.

結果(けっか)は期待(きたい)外(はず)れだった。

Kekka wa kitai hazure datta.

結果 (けっか)

result; consequence; outcome; effect; coming to fruition; bearing fruit

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

期待 (きたい)

expectation; anticipation; hope

外れ (はずれ)

end; verge; extremity; tip; outskirts; miss; failure

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Readings: ケツ、ケチ、むす.ぶ、ゆ.う、ゆ.わえる

Meanings: tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten

Readings: カ、は.たす、はた.す、 -は.たす、は.てる、 -は.てる、は.て

Meanings: fruit, reward, carry out, achieve, complete, end, finish, succeed

Readings: キ、ゴ

Meanings: period, time, date, term

Readings: タイ、ま.つ、 -ま.ち

Meanings: wait, depend on

Readings: ガイ、ゲ、そと、ほか、はず.す、はず.れる、と-

Meaning: outside