as in failing
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game
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as in saddening
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as in inadequate
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Recent Examples of disappointing
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
The Angels are in a familiar spot, picking up the pieces after a poor performance from their rotation led to another disappointing season.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Turkey burgers are often disappointing.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
The Angels are in a familiar spot, picking up the pieces after a poor performance from their rotation led to another disappointing season.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The pressure to overperform, the fear of disappointing others and the worry of appearing uncommitted are real concerns for growth-minded professionals.
—Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointing
Verb
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Civil rights leaders criticized the federal government at the time for failing to prioritize equitable access in communities of color.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The new glue has impressive properties, including its ability to withstand significant forces before failing.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Foster carer Sophia Roth from Baltimore, Maryland, took to TikTok, posting under the handle @sophiebri98, to share the saddening experience of her latest foster pup, Scooby.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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That would be a saddening surrender to might makes right.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What progress has been public has been from outside that investigation, like State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office issuing a report that found the MSP’s training is inadequate.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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More than half of these women have left their jobs under the weight of these tasks, with two-thirds citing inadequate employer support.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There are things worse than cheating.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal reported an uptick in the sale of blue books as a safeguard in testing to avoid students using AI for cheating.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last season, the Bruins strung together three wins against Rutgers, Nebraska and Iowa – but that team resembled Chip Kelly’s decent-if-dissatisfying regime.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The following table lists the deficient, virtuous, and excess descriptions of justice.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of the veterinary diets, 66% were found to have lower total protein by design and were also deficient in one or more essential amino acids.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last season the Wildcats came close to upsetting Texas Tech on the road in a 52-51 overtime loss, and TCU was determined to not get into a shootout with the Wildcats.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
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After upsetting the Texas Longhorns in their first game, the Buckeyes backed that up with a 70-0 victory over Grambling State in Week 2.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The discouraging part was just the lack of adjustments as the game went.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Iamaleava, the Tennessee transfer, threw for just 136 yards with one touchdown and an interception in a discouraging Bruins debut at the Rose Bowl.—
Matt Wadleigh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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