disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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But Jovic is in the middle of what has been a disappointing fourth NBA season.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
However, any disappointing quarterly report or macroeconomic fluctuations could provoke sharp sell-offs—we’ve already observed post-announcement declines even following positive news.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
After great buzz but a disappointing range of 234 miles with all-wheel drive and a high price, the ID.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Capital One posted a disappointing quarter versus the old metrics.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
However, any disappointing quarterly report or macroeconomic fluctuations could provoke sharp sell-offs—we’ve already observed post-announcement declines even following positive news.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
After great buzz but a disappointing range of 234 miles with all-wheel drive and a high price, the ID.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Capital One posted a disappointing quarter versus the old metrics.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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