- present participle of disappoint.
disappointing
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
That came after disappointing revenue forecasts from chip giant Broadcom had sparked jitters about the AI sector, which has helped drive markets to record highs this year.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"It's disappointing because he's never been forced to take accountability for what he's done," she explained.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The disappointing performance by hotels in U.S. host cities reflects a lost opportunity to boost local economies as much as anticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
ALBUS: At Harry Potter and his disappointing son.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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