disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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The silver medal for most disappointing unit this season goes to the secondary.
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
The Ravens’ season came to a disappointing end Sunday night in Pittsburgh.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Achane and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle didn’t stand a chance in a 38-10 final to cap another vastly disappointing season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Detroit's disappointing season ended with a 19-16 win against the NFC North champion Chicago Bears on the road Sunday, sweeping a series that showed what Dan Campbell's team was capable of during an uneven season.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
The Ravens’ season came to a disappointing end Sunday night in Pittsburgh.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Achane and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle didn’t stand a chance in a 38-10 final to cap another vastly disappointing season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Detroit's disappointing season ended with a 19-16 win against the NFC North champion Chicago Bears on the road Sunday, sweeping a series that showed what Dan Campbell's team was capable of during an uneven season.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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