disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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That’s got to be at least a little disappointing somewhere in there.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Netflix has set a big $25 billion stock buyback program as the streaming giant seeks to combat, or take advantage of, a lagging share price and Wall Street concerns around disappointing financial guidance.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The Miami Heat enters an important offseason that could bring a lot of change to the roster in the wake of another disappointing season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
There is no harm in giving them extra space, but too little space can result in a disappointing tomato season.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Netflix has set a big $25 billion stock buyback program as the streaming giant seeks to combat, or take advantage of, a lagging share price and Wall Street concerns around disappointing financial guidance.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The Miami Heat enters an important offseason that could bring a lot of change to the roster in the wake of another disappointing season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
There is no harm in giving them extra space, but too little space can result in a disappointing tomato season.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointing
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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