disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
Examples of disappointing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite his self-deprecating humor about disappointing fans, Bale has poured himself into a passion project called Together California.
—
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
But the lack of budget, in this case, is paired with a more disappointing lack of imagination.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Coreweave's stock plummeted nearly 20% on disappointing revenue guidance.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
After two disappointing seasons that finished without regional titles, Smith was proud of ACC getting back to this stage, especially after losing Grace Grunloh and Ella Oester to injuries for the season before the winter even started, making their run even more impressive.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointing
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
But the lack of budget, in this case, is paired with a more disappointing lack of imagination.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Coreweave's stock plummeted nearly 20% on disappointing revenue guidance.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
After two disappointing seasons that finished without regional titles, Smith was proud of ACC getting back to this stage, especially after losing Grace Grunloh and Ella Oester to injuries for the season before the winter even started, making their run even more impressive.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointing
Cite this Entry
“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
