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

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disappointing

Stocks often fall in sympathy after a rival or peer’s disappointing earnings.

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

Artificial-intelligence leaders slid Friday after a disappointing earnings update from chip maker Marvell Technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Earlier this week, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp said the circuit was dismayed by the advert, describing Good Good's initial handling of the controversy as "disappointing."

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Investors reacted harshly after Dick’s Sporting Goods reported disappointing quarterly results on Tuesday and, perhaps more important, lowered its profit outlook for fiscal 2026.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

Colonel Korn was stunned by this disappointing sight, but only for an instant.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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