disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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Super Bowl hangover continues The San Francisco 49ers suffered another disappointing loss on Sunday as Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith scampered in for a game-winning touchdown with 12 seconds left.
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Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
This morning, Target is out with disappointing numbers.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Woody Johnson is cleaning house for his woeful New York Jets in what has been a hugely disappointing season.
—Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
In addition to the harsh reviews, box office has been disappointing, with the most recent figures, for the week ending November 17, indicating only 63% of seats at the Palace were occupied.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
This morning, Target is out with disappointing numbers.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Woody Johnson is cleaning house for his woeful New York Jets in what has been a hugely disappointing season.
—Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
In addition to the harsh reviews, box office has been disappointing, with the most recent figures, for the week ending November 17, indicating only 63% of seats at the Palace were occupied.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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