disappointing

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ing ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 

: failing to meet expectations

a disappointing meal

disappointingly

ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

Examples of disappointing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The prospect of attending a raucous three-day party on South Beach comes as disappointing news to Joe’s girlfriend Jennifer (Teyana Taylor), who’s waiting for her own proposal. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 July 2026

The appointment comes after a disappointing early exit from the 2026 World Cup. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Andrew Painter is back at Triple A after a disappointing stint. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 24 July 2026

The disappointing performance was a stark contrast to the way the Earthquakes entered the break. — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disappointing

• anointing
• appointing
• pinpointing
• jointing
• pointing