disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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Kit Harrington is providing devoted Game of Thrones fans with a disappointing update about a potential spinoff series centered around his beloved character, Jon Snow.
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Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Trying to regroup, Martin did manage to get up for fourth but his time of 13.93 was disappointing.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Losing the flowers is disappointing, but the plant typically turns out fine.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
That would be beneficial for the Canes, whose tight ends during last year’s disappointing 7-6 season combined for just 17 catches for 141 yards and one touchdown.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
At least five analysts cut Tesla’s target price last month, saying the automaker could post disappointing first-quarter delivery results.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Editors’ Picks Naturally, group chats among the Dodgers faithful have shifted from the disappointing first outing by the rookie Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to other matters.
—Jill Cowan, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last week the central bank would not overreact to disappointing inflation numbers so far this year, at least partly calming any jitters that could be set off by Friday’s report.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Guru and insider interest While Cal-Maine's expansion efforts, valuation and dividend are appealing, the disappointing quarterly results may have put a dent in investors' enthusiasm.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Trying to regroup, Martin did manage to get up for fourth but his time of 13.93 was disappointing.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Losing the flowers is disappointing, but the plant typically turns out fine.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
That would be beneficial for the Canes, whose tight ends during last year’s disappointing 7-6 season combined for just 17 catches for 141 yards and one touchdown.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
At least five analysts cut Tesla’s target price last month, saying the automaker could post disappointing first-quarter delivery results.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Editors’ Picks Naturally, group chats among the Dodgers faithful have shifted from the disappointing first outing by the rookie Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to other matters.
—Jill Cowan, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last week the central bank would not overreact to disappointing inflation numbers so far this year, at least partly calming any jitters that could be set off by Friday’s report.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Guru and insider interest While Cal-Maine's expansion efforts, valuation and dividend are appealing, the disappointing quarterly results may have put a dent in investors' enthusiasm.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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