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as in saddening
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as in inadequate
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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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
But even the Heat is still trying to find out just how good Ware can be, as his second NBA season has been filled with impressive highs and also some disappointing lows.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
However, the company didn't raise its 2025 forecast, disappointing some investors.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In an emotional interview, the original fan favorite also comes to terms with his previous disappointing outings.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
But even the Heat is still trying to find out just how good Ware can be, as his second NBA season has been filled with impressive highs and also some disappointing lows.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
People in the comments section told the woman that sometimes disappointing your parents is the byproduct of setting necessary boundaries.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
However, the company didn't raise its 2025 forecast, disappointing some investors.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointing
Adjective
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The iconic Hollywood Studios archway has been demolished at Walt Disney World, saddening fans.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 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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Contraband, misconduct, and inadequate surveillance systems round out the OIG’s familiar list of concerns.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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When the American-Statesman contacted the city Monday about reports of inadequate heating and food, Austin Emergency Management referred the newspaper to Gray’s Sunday comments.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash As the Flynn family fractures under the strain of a failing open marriage and three daughters spiraling into dangerous secrets, their small coastal town is quietly dominated by a powerful shipping magnate no one dares to question.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Increasingly, schools in California excessively coddle students by neglecting to impose penalties for late work, eliminating the possibility for a failing grade, and unlimited opportunities to redo exams and assignments.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Erika plot is one of the several dissatisfying threads in this episode.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
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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
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The city’s Planning Commission approved the project in October despite objections from nearby residents, who appealed the decision to the City Council saying the environmental report was deficient and the subdivision was incompatible with surrounding land uses.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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People who have had gastric bypass surgery can also become deficient in vitamin D, says Bouwmeester.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There was a time in sports — and in life — when the worst thing you could be accused of was cheating.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Medal reallocations have historically surfaced after doping or other cheating cases, but Chiles’ dispute centered on an apparent error by the International Gymnastics Federation, the sport’s governing body.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Their status has been diminished by what has — charitably — been a really discouraging decade, featuring two separate relegations.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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High taxes squeeze margins and send a discouraging signal to firms.—
Andrew Rein,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The market was once concerned that ChatGPT creator OpenAI would threaten the Google parent’s dominant search business, and that its own AI technology was inferior.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Recent immigrants are naturally inferior Americans, if they are considered American at all.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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