disappointing

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adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ing ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ How to pronounce disappointing (audio)
Synonyms of disappointingnext
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
disappointingly
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce disappointing (audio)
adverb

disappointing

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present participle of disappoint

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What could be more disappointing than getting rejected by my own dog? — Eva Jaber, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Putting me in a position to question my integrity is really disappointing. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The 20-year-old has been the catalyst for Oklahoma State’s bounce-back after a disappointing 1-11 campaign in 2025. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The feeling may not be mutual with the 28-year-old fresh off a disappointing and turbulent season. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappointing

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disappointing was in 1530

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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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