disappointing

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English

Definitions

verb

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.“His lack of respect disappointed her.”
To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.

adjective

Causing disappointment.“disappointing results / news; a disappointing experience”

Related words

Synonyms

frustrate thwart disappointment dissatisfactory unsatisfactory unsatisfying dashing hopes discouraging unfortunate disagreeable bad disillusioned bummed deplorable dispiriting disheartening despondent dismal

Antonyms

Associated

relegation finish finishing sacked results sales relegated season failing ratings playoff loss

Rhymes

adjoining joining rejoining pinpointing pointing coining enjoining jointing appointing groining

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