- present participle of disappoint.
disappointing
Example Sentences
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“It’s very disappointing and inappropriate that this video was not produced in discovery,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
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
This week will bring another gut check for data center and chip demand, but a disappointing outlook on that front appears unlikely.
From Barron's • 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
Usually there aren’t any, and that’s kind of disappointing.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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