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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
STRONGEST
agreeable encouraging pleasant pleasing
STRONG
strong
WEAK
satisfactory

Example Sentences

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said it is "disappointing" initial talks to end the war in Iran had broken down without a deal, as he defended the UK's decision not to join the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the strikes were "disappointing" and that the focus was now on protecting patients and staff by minimising disruption to the health service.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The last fact wasn’t actually disappointing, but a point of zoological interest.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth