disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Both are coming off disappointing seasons but have strong stuff.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Philadelphia's America 250 parade set for July 3 was canceled, a disappointing end for some as floats were all lined up and ready to go that morning, reported the Delaware News Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The trade of Levi is a disappointing outcome to a career that started with a lot of promise.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Both are coming off disappointing seasons but have strong stuff.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Philadelphia's America 250 parade set for July 3 was canceled, a disappointing end for some as floats were all lined up and ready to go that morning, reported the Delaware News Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The trade of Levi is a disappointing outcome to a career that started with a lot of promise.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointing
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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