disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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With so many critical issues on the ballot this year, the divisive Conway campaign is disappointing to say the least.
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Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
But so do some disappointing performances, which start at the top of the lineup.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Alas, Welcome to Raccoon City was critically panned and had a disappointing box office showing, grossing just $42 million globally against its $25 million budget.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Earlier this week the Red Sox made a stunning change, firing manager Alex Cora and a sizable chunk of his coaching staff after a disappointing 10-17 start to the season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
But so do some disappointing performances, which start at the top of the lineup.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Alas, Welcome to Raccoon City was critically panned and had a disappointing box office showing, grossing just $42 million globally against its $25 million budget.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Earlier this week the Red Sox made a stunning change, firing manager Alex Cora and a sizable chunk of his coaching staff after a disappointing 10-17 start to the season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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