disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
Examples of disappointing in a Sentence
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Around here, that also usually means one thing: Another disappointing campaign by Charlotte’s pro basketball team is finally in the rearview mirror.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
The Kings failed to reach the playoffs a year after earning the No. 3 seed to end a 16-year drought, bringing a disappointing end to a season that started with so much promise.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024
Vernon said the way Ackerman’s case began — namely, the police interrogations — was disappointing.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2024
David Ely, San Diego State University YES: The disappointing inflation numbers over the past three months introduces more uncertainty into the timing and number of rate changes.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
One reason for sluggish global growth, Georgieva said, is disappointing improvement in productivity.
—Paul Wiseman, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
That’s striking because disappointing inflation reports have thrown Wall Street into a tailspin.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Kit Harrington is providing devoted Game of Thrones fans with a disappointing update about a potential spinoff series centered around his beloved character, Jon Snow.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Trying to regroup, Martin did manage to get up for fourth but his time of 13.93 was disappointing.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
The Kings failed to reach the playoffs a year after earning the No. 3 seed to end a 16-year drought, bringing a disappointing end to a season that started with so much promise.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024
Vernon said the way Ackerman’s case began — namely, the police interrogations — was disappointing.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2024
David Ely, San Diego State University YES: The disappointing inflation numbers over the past three months introduces more uncertainty into the timing and number of rate changes.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
One reason for sluggish global growth, Georgieva said, is disappointing improvement in productivity.
—Paul Wiseman, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
That’s striking because disappointing inflation reports have thrown Wall Street into a tailspin.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Kit Harrington is providing devoted Game of Thrones fans with a disappointing update about a potential spinoff series centered around his beloved character, Jon Snow.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Trying to regroup, Martin did manage to get up for fourth but his time of 13.93 was disappointing.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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