- present participle of disappoint.
disappointing
Example Sentences
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South Korea's Asian Games football captain called it "disappointing" after the country's flag appeared to get stuck during the victory ceremony following their win over hosts Japan.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
But it’s rare between large retailers and brands because suppliers want their goods on the shelf and retailers are wary of disappointing shoppers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
In one of their most disappointing seasons to date because of the expectations attached, the Sparks go into the offseason trying to put the pieces together again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
That neither pressed on – Duckett was bowled for 67 and Banton stumped for 73, both to left-arm spinner Dinuth Wellalage – was disappointing.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Thinking of those notes in invisible milk ink might have made Penelope smile had she not felt so pained about disappointing Miss Mortimer.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
