disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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After the disappointing finish to his team's season, Alonso declared his intent to opt out of the second year of his contract and re-enter free agency from the Marlins' visiting clubhouse.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Lamar Jackson has been fabulous in outscoring his own hugely disappointing defense.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
For the first time since the Broncos’ disappointing 34-7 season-opening loss to South Florida, the offense failed to pile up more than 500 total yards.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
The Miami Dolphins had a disappointing end to the 2024 season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Lamar Jackson has been fabulous in outscoring his own hugely disappointing defense.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
For the first time since the Broncos’ disappointing 34-7 season-opening loss to South Florida, the offense failed to pile up more than 500 total yards.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
The Miami Dolphins had a disappointing end to the 2024 season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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