disappoint
verb (used with object)
to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.
is disappointing
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present progressiveof disappoint (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“This outcome is disappointing given the amount of work that went into this process over the last two years and how close a constructive outcome seemed to be,” the Citi analysts added.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
What went wrong is disputed, but it is disappointing that Project Freedom lasted less than two days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
"With the increasing tensions I suppose a response wasn't surprising, but I think it is disappointing," Webb said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
“It looks like I’ve never played in the field before, which is disappointing, because it’s beyond the truth,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
But, of course, even my granola bar is disappointing.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
