disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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The first are international films, which are already assumed to be specialty objects and thus can’t really be hurt by disappointing grosses.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Nike shares were dropping 11% after a rough quarter in China and disappointing guidance.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Another disappointing moment was not winning that final challenge and beating that record for most immunity challenge wins by a woman.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Atlantic City Prosecutor William Reynolds called the verdict in the mayor's case disappointing.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Nike shares were dropping 11% after a rough quarter in China and disappointing guidance.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Another disappointing moment was not winning that final challenge and beating that record for most immunity challenge wins by a woman.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Atlantic City Prosecutor William Reynolds called the verdict in the mayor's case disappointing.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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