disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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Burberry shares sank 16% on Monday after a disappointing fiscal first-quarter performance led it to issue a profit warning, replace its CEO and axe its dividend.
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Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 July 2024
The bottom line: After the disappointing debate appearance that sparked an avalanche of concern about his fitness, Biden has sat for several media interviews in an attempt to demonstrate his off-the-cuff abilities.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 15 July 2024
The original show had a famously disappointing final season, but that hasn't diminished fans' ongoing interest in the saga of Westeros.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 14 July 2024
So while there’s reason to be hopeful this postseason, fans could be bracing for another disappointing October, as several key players are either injured or recovering.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
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Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 July 2024
The bottom line: After the disappointing debate appearance that sparked an avalanche of concern about his fitness, Biden has sat for several media interviews in an attempt to demonstrate his off-the-cuff abilities.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 15 July 2024
The original show had a famously disappointing final season, but that hasn't diminished fans' ongoing interest in the saga of Westeros.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 14 July 2024
So while there’s reason to be hopeful this postseason, fans could be bracing for another disappointing October, as several key players are either injured or recovering.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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