disappointing — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

disappointing (ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ

Meaning

Meaning: failing to meet expectations

Not as good as hoped, causing a feeling of letdown.

Examples

🗣 The movie was disappointing despite the good reviews.

Etymology

Present participle of ‘disappoint’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes the thing that fails to satisfy.

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Tags: emotion, negative

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