disappointing

[dis-uh-poin-ting]

adjective

1. failing to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.

   a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage.

disappointing

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ /

adjective

1. failing to meet one's expectations, hopes, desires, or standards

Other Word Forms

• disappointingly adverb
• undisappointing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappointing¹

First recorded in 1520–30; disappoint + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Just as the Chargers wanted to put their disappointing playoff performance behind them, the Chiefs wanted to get out from under the dark cloud of a blowout Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to broadcaster CNBC, White House economic adviser Kevin Hasset conceded that the August jobs numbers were "disappointing" but said he expected revisions in future months would present a better picture.

From BBC

It's hard to judge where Aston Villa are at because they were so disappointing last season but I don't think they will have the same struggles this time around.

From BBC

It has been a disappointing season in terms of Grand Slam success for Sabalenka, considering she reached the final at the Australian and French Opens.

From BBC

In a statement, the Belfast Trust said it was "regrettable" that issues with staff ended up as High Court or industrial tribunal cases and it was "deeply disappointing" to read the concerns of former employees.

From BBC

Related Words

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