- present participle of disappoint.
disappointing
Example Sentences
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We would recommend skipping The Dog Stars and The Whisper Man, which were both disappointing adaptations of great books.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
Adobe’s stock is falling as analysts question the yoga-wear maker’s fashion assortment and digest its disappointing outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
However, it has been a disappointing tennis season for the world number 62, with just two wins across the four Grand Slam tournaments.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Instead, all of the tedious, disappointing, ridiculous components fuse, creating a viewing experience that is occasionally infuriating in the moment, but leaves the mind the second the credits roll.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
“I have determined a punishment befitting his disappointing behavior.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
