- present participle of disappoint.
disappointing
Example Sentences
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Speculation that Kelce might retire swirled around after last season’s disappointing finish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
In company news, fast-fashion giant Shein fell six percent in Hong Kong after releasing disappointing earnings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 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
I was feeling like a pretty disappointing person.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
