adj
disappointing
adj
1
Failing to meet expectations; causing disappointment.
"The team had a disappointing season."
"It was a disappointing meal for the price."
How to Use Disappointing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that falls short of what was hoped for.
Common mistake
"Disappointing" describes the thing that lets you down; "disappointed" describes how a person feels. A movie is disappointing; you are disappointed.
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Word Forms
more disappointing comparative, most disappointing superlative
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The team had a _____ season.