disappointing

[ dis-uh-poin-ting ]

adjective

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

   a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage.

disappointing

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• ˌdisapˈpointingly, adverb

Other Words From

• disap·pointing·ly adverb
• undis·ap·pointing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappointing¹

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

Example Sentences

Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP behind the bill, said she found some of Streeting's remarks “quite disappointing and quite upsetting”.

From BBC

For those of us immersed in this research, the election results may be disappointing and alarming, but it’s not like we didn’t see it coming.

From Salon

Even more disappointing for the Rams, they had a couple of key offensive linemen back and were starting to feel as if they were gathering momentum.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's disappointing to hear that only around half of the venues were able to respond appropriately... if somebody's asking for Angela, they clearly need help. And if they don't get the help that they expect, then the scheme is not working."

From BBC

Which, a few weeks ago, would have been fine, if a little disappointing.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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