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disappointing

[dis-uh-poin-ting] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
unsatisfactory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depressing disconcerting discouraging disheartening distasteful frustrating mediocre unpleasant unsatisfying
STRONG
bitter displeasing failing lame
WEAK
disagreeable falling short inadequate ineffective inferior insufficient mid unfulfilling unhappy uninteresting
Antonyms
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agreeable encouraging pleasant pleasing
STRONG
strong
WEAK
satisfactory

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Of all the predictabilities in the horror genre, one is increasingly and irritatingly disappointing: “Girl stuff” seems to just simply not count.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Wang’s hiring followed the disappointing release of Meta’s previous model, called Llama 4.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Although the feelgood factor has faded a little after disappointing exits from the Europa League and Coupe de France, they remain fourth in Ligue 1 and firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Microsoft’s internal compute capacity reservation for AI research led to disappointing Azure sales and a 10% stock decline.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“Maybe growing up means disappointing the people we love.”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon