disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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Fears of falling short, letting down one’s partner or disappointing family and friends.
Of these, the researchers found that ineptitude concerns were the most common.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Braze — Shares of the customer engagement platforms provider fell 6% following the company's disappointing guidance.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 June 2025
All of those players, except for Sale, have had a disappointing season so far.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Rodgers' new contract comes after a disappointing two years with the New York Jets.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Braze — Shares of the customer engagement platforms provider fell 6% following the company's disappointing guidance.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 June 2025
All of those players, except for Sale, have had a disappointing season so far.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Rodgers' new contract comes after a disappointing two years with the New York Jets.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for disappointing
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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