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

The councillor, who has not responded to a request for comment from the BBC, also told residents that it was “very disappointing” that the decision had been “imposed” without a “proper consultation”.

From BBC

Qualifying for the 2022 World Cup was a significant achievement for Wales, but at the tournament in Qatar they were desperately disappointing as they were knocked out in the first round.

From BBC

“The indictment and the allegations represent, if true, a disturbing and disappointing house of cards that deceived and victimized many across the country,” Carvalho said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s disappointing that this school would deny their students the opportunity to grow and learn together and instead embrace the divisive and hateful rhetoric of extremists like Donald Trump,” Hoang said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

As men chant ‘Your body, my choice’ in the aftermath of the presidential election, the horror film’s handling of its female characters is bitterly disappointing.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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