disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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The one-time MVP has continued to build on the strong second half of an otherwise disappointing 2024.
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The clothing retailer pulled its outlook for the year after posting disappointing preliminary first-quarter results .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The Dolphins are coming off a disappointing 8-9 season in 2024, which likely has their general manager, Chris Grier, coach Mike McDaniel, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa all on the hot seat.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
The culture shift comes after a disappointing 8-9 season in 2024.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The clothing retailer pulled its outlook for the year after posting disappointing preliminary first-quarter results .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The Dolphins are coming off a disappointing 8-9 season in 2024, which likely has their general manager, Chris Grier, coach Mike McDaniel, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa all on the hot seat.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
The culture shift comes after a disappointing 8-9 season in 2024.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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