- present participle of disappoint.
disappointing
Example Sentences
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"Sticking with the same budget level is disappointing," she said, urging ministers to introduce full details of the scheme's optional and collaborative funding pots quickly.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
It’s not that the clothes were ever disappointing, she clarifies — it’s just that the anticipation was such a big part of the process.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Despite political drama and a disappointing end to the U.S. team’s run, the 2026 World Cup proved to be an eye-opening affirmation of American soft power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Google in June also updated its training data for Gemini in an attempt to improve its code-writing capabilities, but the results have been disappointing, the Bloomberg report said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
The cat regarded him distantly, then stalked away, leaving the carcass; but to the terrier it was a disappointing mess of feathers only.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
