Advertisement
Advertisement
disappointing
[dis-uh-poin-ting]
adjective
failing to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.
a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage.
disappointing
/ ˌɪəˈɔɪԳɪŋ /
adjective
failing to meet one's expectations, hopes, desires, or standards
Other 51Թ Forms
- disappointingly adverb
- undisappointing adjective
- ˌ徱ˈǾԳپԲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disappointing1
Example Sentences
Plaid Cymru's Heledd Fychan said it was disappointing that there seemed to be no imminent review of how Wales was funded, despite that being a UK Labour manifesto promise.
McIlroy said he hoped Sunday's final round will be a case of taking "four and a half hours and out of here" to put a disappointing week behind him.
As the clock ticked down, Bulls captain Ruan Nortje spilled the ball with space ahead of him and promptly came up lame with cramp to sum up his side's disappointing day.
Sophie Kemp, from the law firm Kingsley Napley, which represented some of the families, said it was a "disappointing decision" but that it had been important to challenge the government's policy.
Councillor Greg White, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for environment, said it was "disappointing" to see shops in other parts of Yorkshire were still prepared to break the law.
Advertisement
Related 51Թs
- depressing
- disconcerting
- www.thesaurus.com
- disheartening
- distasteful
- www.thesaurus.com
- mediocre
- unpleasant
- unsatisfying
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse