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adjective

Definition of disappointingnext
1
as in saddening

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2
as in inadequate

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verb

present participle of disappoint
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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Recent Examples of disappointing
Adjective
Apple reported better-than-expected revenue but came up short of estimates on iPad sales for the fiscal fourth quarter and issued a disappointing margin forecast. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 Capcom was in a similar lull after 2012’s disappointing Resident Evil 6, a bloated and confusing entry that made players fear the end of the series. — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
Demand was high and supply was low, so companies and distilleries started removing age statements from labels, disappointing their dedicated fans. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 After disappointing back-to-back last-place finishes in the WLL Championship Series, the team set the tone this summer with a thrilling 18-17 overtime win against the Palms on May 29 in Baltimore. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappointing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointing
  1. saddening
  2. inadequate
  3. failing
  4. dissatisfying
  5. deficient
  6. cheating
  7. discouraging
  8. inferior
Adjective
  • Actor Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer at 43, shocking and saddening fans.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a bonus both surprising and saddening.
    — Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Definition of saddening
Adjective
  • The committee's findings also identify neglected investigative leads and the Justice Department's subsequent exposure of survivors' sensitive information through inadequate redactions.
    — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • But choosing car insurance based solely on price could leave you with inadequate protection.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of inadequate
Verb
  • Conference agreements are often nonbinding, and past hosts have been criticized for failing to follow through on promises.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Mitchells were charged with murder by neglect, as well as criminal mistreatment for failing to get Evelyn medical care.
    — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of failing
Adjective
  • The Erika plot is one of the several dissatisfying threads in this episode.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
  • 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
Definition of dissatisfying
Adjective
  • The Importance of Understanding Soil Biology Such approaches will not eliminate the need for conventional fertilizers, particularly in soils where phosphorus is genuinely deficient.
    — Rafael De Toledo, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Nearly one-third of adults in the United States may be iron deficient, according to a 2024 study.
    — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of deficient
Verb
  • Later on, after the guests have left, this cheating convention makes Kaylee nervous.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There are people out there saying that the Brewers are cheating.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheating
Adjective
  • The charges were filed less than two weeks before the midterm election, breaking with longstanding DOJ guidance discouraging actions that could affect upcoming political races.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Conventional wisdom suggests such discouraging numbers would depress turnout.
    — Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of discouraging
Adjective
  • The Heat has also benefitted from some inferior opponents, as its three wins during the West Coast trip came against teams in the Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings and Jazz that had one win at the time of the matchup.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Many medical experts consider the drops inferior for several reasons, including those mentioned in the handout.
    — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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