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 after a disappointing freshman season in 2025, hype during offseason practices and a dud opening performance, more people are starting to question whether Underwood should actually be starting. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Shares of Lululemon have fallen below $100 for the first time in more than eight years following another disappointing quarter last week . — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

The San Francisco 49ers had a rather disappointing end to their 2025 season. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Injuries played a big part in their disappointing season, but their issues were widespread. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disappointing

• anointing
• appointing
• pinpointing
• jointing
• pointing