Is " Rather than + past participle" possible?

[Ellieisrare]

Hi
I have a question again...
Can I say, ' rather than disappointed by your reaction, I am surprised by it'
As far as i know rather than is a preposition at the beginning of a sentence, so 'being disappointed' is necessary, isn't it?
This is very confusing... I need your help desperately~

 

[Tarheel]

Try:
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I wasn't disappointed by your reaction, but I was surprised.

I know that doesn't answer your question, but the original is rather confusing.

Simpler is usually better.

 

[Rover_KE]

Welcome to the forum, Elleisrare.

Hi Unnecessary. Just go ahead and ask your question.

I have a question again... It's your first question, so why do you say 'again'?

Can I say, 'Rather than disappointed by your reaction, I am surprised by it'? Yes, you can, but it's not idiomatic in casual conversation.
As far as I know, 'rather than' is a preposition at the beginning of a sentence, so 'being disappointed' is necessary, isn't it? It's preferable.
This is very confusing. I need your help desperately.

 

[emsr2d2]

If you want to start with "Rather than", follow it with "being disappointed".

 

[Ellieisrare]

If I use 'rather than' as a conjunction here, why can't 'disappointed' be pararelled with 'surprised' as a complement of the verb 'is' ?? Is 'Rather than' at the beginning of a sentence for a preposition use only??

 

[jutfrank]

why can't 'disappointed' be pararelled with 'surprised' as a complement of the verb 'is' ??

It can, and is in your sentence, but it's better to repeat the linking verb BE too. So use being to do this.

Is 'Rather than' at the beginning of a sentence for a preposition use only??

It doesn't matter where it appears in a sentence.