Disappointing

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

Disappointing (adj)

  1. Causing sadness or displeasure because something is not as good as expected.
  2. Not providing the results or quality that was hoped for or promised.

Common collocations: disappointing results, disappointing performance, disappointing experience, disappointing news

Disappointing (adjective)

Examples

  • The movie was disappointing and did not live up to the hype.
  • The team's performance was disappointing in the final match.

Synonyms of Disappointing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Disappointing

  • Used when something meets or exceeds expectations.
  • Describes something that provides a sense of achievement or contentment.