Disappointing: meaning, definitions and examples

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disappointing

[ ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪŋ ]

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feeling

Causing someone to feel upset or discouraged because something is not as good as expected.

Synonyms

discouraging, disheartening, frustrating, unsatisfactory

Examples of usage

He gave a disappointing performance in the final match.
I found the movie very disappointing.
The test results were disappointing for the students.

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action

To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of; to let down.

Synonyms

fail, frustrate, let down, upset

Examples of usage

The team's loss disappointed their fans.
She was disappointed by his lack of effort.
Don't disappoint me with your decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "disappointing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decepcionante

🇮🇳 निराशाजनक

🇩🇪 enttäuschend

🇮🇩 mengecewakan

🇺🇦 розчаровуючий

🇵🇱 rozczarowujący

🇯🇵 失望させる

🇫🇷 décevant

🇪🇸 decepcionante

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığına uğratıcı

🇰🇷 실망스러운

🇸🇦 مخيب للآمال

🇨🇿 zklamání

🇸🇰 sklamanie

🇨🇳 令人失望的

🇸🇮 razočarajoč

🇮🇸 vonsvikinn

🇰🇿 көңілсіз

🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუებული

🇦🇿 məyusedici

🇲🇽 decepcionante

Word origin

The word 'disappointing' comes from the Middle French word 'desapointer', which means 'to remove from office'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey the sense of failing to meet expectations. The term has been in use since the 15th century, reflecting the universal experience of feeling let down or dissatisfied with an outcome.

See also: disappointingly, disappointment.