disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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Losing to a top-10 Oregon team at home was disappointing but not season-defining.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Penn State and Texas joined Clemson as the most disappointing teams in the country with upset defeats to UCLA and Florida, respectively.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
The data delay comes at a time when economists were looking for signs of a rebound in the job market after months of disappointing reports and when the Fed is expected to announce at least one additional rate cut before the end of the year to stimulate growth.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
This team is clearly talented and QB Jalon Daniels is having a special season, but sitting at 3-2 is a bit disappointing, especially given the wide-open nature of the Big 12 after Texas Tech.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Penn State and Texas joined Clemson as the most disappointing teams in the country with upset defeats to UCLA and Florida, respectively.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
The data delay comes at a time when economists were looking for signs of a rebound in the job market after months of disappointing reports and when the Fed is expected to announce at least one additional rate cut before the end of the year to stimulate growth.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
This team is clearly talented and QB Jalon Daniels is having a special season, but sitting at 3-2 is a bit disappointing, especially given the wide-open nature of the Big 12 after Texas Tech.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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