disappointing

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adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ing ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 

: failing to meet expectations

a disappointing meal

disappointingly

ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

disappointing

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present participle of disappoint

Examples of disappointing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But also if the Dolphins are having a disappointing season Miami fans will sometimes sell their tickets to opposing fans. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Your skeleton has a demanding day job, pumping out fresh new blood cells and serving as a mineral bank for calcium, not to mention keeping your head up and preventing your organs from collapsing into a disappointing puddle. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Microchip Technology – The semiconductor manufacturer tumbled 14% on the back of largely disappointing guidance for the current quarter. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Jesus took over Portugal from Roberto Martínez after a disappointing World Cup when Ronaldo featured as the point of the attack. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disappointing

• anointing
• appointing
• pinpointing
• jointing
• pointing