disappoint
verb (used with object)
to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.
have been disappointing
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present perfect progressiveof disappoint.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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Google in June also updated its training data for Gemini in an attempt to improve its code-writing capabilities, but the results have been disappointing, the Bloomberg report said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
Returns on U.S. property have been disappointing, especially for apartments and offices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
The last two seasons, however, have been disappointing as Bosa has encountered difficulty staying healthy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
After already losing twice, results and performances have been disappointing; particularly when manager Erik ten Hag was expected to mount more of a challenge to defending champion Manchester City in his second year in charge.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
On both sides the results of artillery fire during the war have been disappointing, but at Spion Kop beyond all question it was the Boer guns which won the action for them.
From The Great Boer War by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
