disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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And this has quickly gone from one of the most disappointing teams in college hoops to a redemption story, with the Cats gaining confidence by the win.
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
The Denver Broncos, after winning consecutive Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998, finished with a disappointing 6-10 record in 1999.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
When tasked with describing what his presentation represents following a disappointing political year the designer shared the following.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
The stock has rallied about 25% in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 where the shares dipped 2%.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
The Denver Broncos, after winning consecutive Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998, finished with a disappointing 6-10 record in 1999.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
When tasked with describing what his presentation represents following a disappointing political year the designer shared the following.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
The stock has rallied about 25% in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 where the shares dipped 2%.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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