Disappointing

/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing a feeling of sadness or displeasure because something did not happen as expected.

The movie received disappointing reviews from critics.

Failing to meet expectations or standards.

The team's performance this season has been quite disappointing.

Not providing the expected satisfaction or fulfillment.

Her recent results in the competition were disappointing after all the hard work she put in.

Characterized by underachievement compared to potential.

The sales figures this quarter are disappointing compared to last year's growth.

From the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'do the opposite of' + 'appoint' (to fix or establish) + '-ing'.

disappointing news:

News that causes sadness or displeasure.

disappointing outcome:

An outcome that does not meet expectations.

disappointing performance:

A performance that is below expectations.

A letdown

The concert was a total letdown.

A bummer

Finding out the event was canceled was such a bummer.