disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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While Thunderbolts* had a disappointing run at the box office, those who watched the movie rated the Marvel action film highly.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Sixers are coming off a disappointing 24-58 season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
That gives the Walt Disney Co. release a disappointing two-week start of $42.2 million.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
The Knights are coming off a disappointing 4-win season, which saw a coaching change and plenty of upheaval on the roster.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The Sixers are coming off a disappointing 24-58 season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
That gives the Walt Disney Co. release a disappointing two-week start of $42.2 million.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
The Knights are coming off a disappointing 4-win season, which saw a coaching change and plenty of upheaval on the roster.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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