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disappointing

[dis-uh-poin-ting] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
unsatisfactory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depressing disconcerting discouraging disheartening distasteful frustrating mediocre unpleasant unsatisfying
STRONG
bitter displeasing failing lame
WEAK
disagreeable falling short inadequate ineffective inferior insufficient mid unfulfilling unhappy uninteresting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreeable encouraging pleasant pleasing
STRONG
strong
WEAK
satisfactory

Example Sentences

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Of all the predictabilities in the horror genre, one is increasingly and irritatingly disappointing: “Girl stuff” seems to just simply not count.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the strikes were "disappointing" and that the focus was now on protecting patients and staff by minimising disruption to the health service.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Microsoft’s internal compute capacity reservation for AI research led to disappointing Azure sales and a 10% stock decline.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Wall Street economists are expecting a March jobs rebound, but a disappointing report would confirm deeper concerns about the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

ALBUS: At Harry Potter and his disappointing son.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling