disappointing

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ing ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ How to pronounce disappointing (audio)
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
disappointingly adverb

Examples of disappointing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But disappointing inflation readings gave investors a rude awakening, and if economic data continue to show more of the same, then the Fed could very well delay the first rate cut into the fall — even if there’s a US presidential election right around the corner. Bryan Mena, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024 Coming to the 49ers provides an opportunity for Campbell to get his career back on track after a disappointing season that included a social media blast against the Packers. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024 The last two seasons, however, have been disappointing as Bosa has encountered difficulty staying healthy. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 That lack of insight into her creativity has to be disappointing in a film about such a prolific songwriter, who does both music and lyrics. Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024 That heightens the risk that purchases could be disappointing or harm you. Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024 While the ending was disappointing, the season was historic. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024 The unpredictability foreshadowed a disappointing NCAA Tournament for the Pac-12 as Washington State lost in the first round and Stanford fell at home in the second. Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 Not pursuing future third-party IP might make business sense, but abandoning a project that would so obviously be a huge hit is perplexing and disappointing to say the least. Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disappointing was in 1530

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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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