disappointing

dis-ap-point-ing · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Failing to meet expectations; causing disappointment.

  2. 2.

    Not as good as expected or hoped for.

  3. 3.

    Failing to meet someone's hopes or expectations.

Related words

Antonyms: gratifying, pleasing, satisfying
See also: disappoint, disappointed, disappointment
Synonyms: disheartening, letdown, underwhelming, unsatisfying

Etymology

Present participle of disappoint, from Old French desapointer.