disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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In a statement to the Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the move is disappointing.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Management said net sales would grow 3-4% for the upcoming year, disappointing analysts who were hoping for a figure closer to 5%.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025
The disappointing trip managed to produce a couple of positives: a leap in offensive efficiency manifested by rookie guard Stephon Castle, and the arrival of Fox.
—Mike Monroe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Uber is an attractive growth investment opportunity and recently received backing by Bill Ackman
By Blue Chip Portfolios
Shares of Uber Technologies, Inc (UBER, Financial) have proved a disappointing investment over the past year.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Management said net sales would grow 3-4% for the upcoming year, disappointing analysts who were hoping for a figure closer to 5%.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025
The disappointing trip managed to produce a couple of positives: a leap in offensive efficiency manifested by rookie guard Stephon Castle, and the arrival of Fox.
—Mike Monroe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Uber is an attractive growth investment opportunity and recently received backing by Bill Ackman
By Blue Chip Portfolios
Shares of Uber Technologies, Inc (UBER, Financial) have proved a disappointing investment over the past year.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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