disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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Though disappointing, this setback would set the stage for Gannon's most remarkable season.
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Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
North Carolina is the most valuable program in men's college basketball, despite a disappointing season this year, the Wall Street Journal reports.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Atlanta needed experienced arms in its bullpen after already discarding several low-cost veterans this spring and in the first two weeks of the season due to disappointing performances.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Aberg has struggled a little bit since winning The Genesis Invitational in February, missing the cut at his last two events including a disappointing showing at The Players Championship.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
North Carolina is the most valuable program in men's college basketball, despite a disappointing season this year, the Wall Street Journal reports.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Atlanta needed experienced arms in its bullpen after already discarding several low-cost veterans this spring and in the first two weeks of the season due to disappointing performances.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Aberg has struggled a little bit since winning The Genesis Invitational in February, missing the cut at his last two events including a disappointing showing at The Players Championship.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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