disappoint
verb (used with object)
to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.
has been disappointing
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present perfect progressiveof disappoint (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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That’s because Iron Bridge’s contribution has been disappointing so far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
"It has been disappointing for us with the responses that we received on those proposals that addressed the three key topics that we are actively seeking improvements on," Bencic added.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
“While Hershey’s Halloween performance has been disappointing, the softness is not broad-based across our business,” said Chief Executive Kirk Tanner.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2025
The obesity trade worked for a long time, but lately has been disappointing.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2025
She has been disappointing again, she has to finish tidying her room.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
