disappointing

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ing ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 

: failing to meet expectations

a disappointing meal

disappointingly

ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

Examples of disappointing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Speaking of postseasons and disappointing results, this is the third straight College Football Playoff where an SEC team did not make the national title game. —J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026

The suits followed disappointing earnings reports and a sharp stock decline. —Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026

After concluding Florida’s disappointing season with 1,170 yards and eight touchdowns, including a 266-yard, two-touchdown final outing against Florida State, Baugh projects as an early round NFL Draft pick in 2027. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026

It’s been more than two years since Boise State fired football coach Andy Avalos in the middle of a disappointing 2023 season that saw the Broncos sit at 5-5 in mid-November. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disappointing

• anointing
• appointing
• pinpointing
• jointing
• pointing