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 Giants have had their share of controversies during their disappointing first half. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Getty Images The Green Bay Packers were arguably the most disappointing team in football last year. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Some with the club, however, were concerned that the team’s current 26-8 run, following a disappointing 26-34 start, came mostly against mediocre opponents. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 July 2026

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss at the County Ground in Bristol, chose to bat and led his team to 158-7 in 20 overs, after rallying from 48-3 with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out for 15 in another disappointing outing. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disappointing

• anointing
• appointing
• pinpointing
• jointing
• pointing