disappointing

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adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ing ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ How to pronounce disappointing (audio)
Synonyms of disappointingnext
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
disappointingly
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce disappointing (audio)
adverb

disappointing

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present participle of disappoint

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Texas is arguably the most disappointing team in the country. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Yet, time and again, these investments produce disappointing results. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Las Vegas Sands – Shares of the resort company fell 2% after the company posted disappointing third-quarter results. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®,fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Prada Group remains positive about the future despite slower growth at Prada and the disappointing performance of Miu Miu. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappointing

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disappointing was in 1530

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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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