disappointing

American  

[dis-uh-poin-ting] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /

adjective

1. failing to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.

   a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage.

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disappointing British  

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ /

adjective

1. failing to meet one's expectations, hopes, desires, or standards

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Other Word Forms

• disappointingly adverb
• undisappointing adjective

Etymology

Origin of disappointing

First recorded in 1520–30; disappoint + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"It's been a fun year so it's disappointing to be sitting here with the season over."

From BBC

However, Villeroy said progress on deepening the single European market for goods, services, savings and investment has been disappointing.

From The Wall Street Journal

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, because we live in disappointing times.

From Salon

Quarterback Jalen Hurts has had new playcallers every year of his career in Philadelphia, but after this season’s disappointing finish, the team’s brass will have to weigh whether it’s time for another new one.

From The Wall Street Journal

The federal risk-adjustment overhaul contributed to disappointing financial results last spring that triggered a sharp decline in UnitedHealth’s share price, the company disclosed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• depressing
• disconcerting
• discouraging
• disheartening
• distasteful
• frustrating
• mediocre
• unpleasant
• unsatisfying