disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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But as the City Series was scheduled to begin Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, the disappointing Cubs and the disastrous Sox were both in need of transfusions.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2024
The European Union’s second-biggest economy faces a mounting challenge to contain debt after last year’s deficit came in much wider than initially planned amid weak growth and disappointing tax revenues.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 June 2024
That’s a disappointing limitation but not wholly surprising.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 31 May 2024
Friday’s disappointing data could reinvigorate debate about the speed and direction of Chinese stimulus, as Beijing tries to revive the economy and keep on track to hit its 5% GDP growth target.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 31 May 2024
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2024
The European Union’s second-biggest economy faces a mounting challenge to contain debt after last year’s deficit came in much wider than initially planned amid weak growth and disappointing tax revenues.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 June 2024
That’s a disappointing limitation but not wholly surprising.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 31 May 2024
Friday’s disappointing data could reinvigorate debate about the speed and direction of Chinese stimulus, as Beijing tries to revive the economy and keep on track to hit its 5% GDP growth target.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 31 May 2024
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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