Word Finder - disappointing

definition

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

example

His lack of respect disappointed her.

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To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).

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To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).

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To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.

definition

To prevent (something planned or attempted).

synonyms

• frustrate
• thwart

definition

Causing disappointment.

example

disappointing results / news; a disappointing experience

It would be so disappointing for them.

That's a gruesome thought—and disappointing, too.

Their discipline was attended with equally disappointing results.

I guess it must have been disappointing to him that I turned out to be a girl.

An Aristotelian work often goes on continuously at first, and then becomes disappointing by suddenly introducing discussions which break the connexion or are even inconsistent with the beginning; as in the Posterior Analytics, which, after developing a theory of demonstration from necessary principles, suddenly makes the admission, which is also the main theory of science in the Metaphysics, that demonstration is about either the necessary or the contingent, from principles either necessary or contingent, only not accidental.

The topographical and architectural results are disappointing, and show either that the site always retained its primitive simplicity, or else that whatever buildings once existed have been very completely destroyed.

My first visit to the infamous room was disappointing.

Still the result of Stakelberg's attack, for which he was unable to deploy his whole force, was disappointing, but the main Japanese attack on Bilderling was not much more satisfactory, for the Russians had entrenched every step of their previous advance, and fought splendidly.

In spite of the disappointing weather Dean was determined to fit some serious biking into the salvaged half of what should have been a free weekend.

The account, though containing some passages of great interest, is disappointing.

Then came La Mer (1861), a return to the natural history class, which, considering the powers of the writer and the attraction of the subject, is perhaps a little disappointing.

The exterior appearance of the church is certainly disappointing, but within it is, beyond all question, one of the most beautiful creations of human art.

It wasn't fear of disappointing him that had made her act in such a cowardly manner.

Another disappointing result against a moderate Mangotsfield team who appeared as equally clueless as us.

However, it is very disappointing that the government is not offering heterosexual couples the same registration scheme.

With no sun and our recent deluge the flavor is disappointing but I am sure it will improve.

Conversely Cairn Energy topped the fallers after disappointing news on several of its appraisal wells.

In the Fairbairns the 1st VIII finished fifth which was a disappointing result.

Though the direct results of these unions were the restoration of prestige to the absolutist papacy and the bringing of Byzantine men of letters, like Bessarion, to the West, the outcome was on the whole disappointing.

The music is generally emotional, the expression direct and passionate; there is no lack of melodic charm and originality, yet the total effect is frequently disappointing.

Disappointing to watch from the sidelines but nonetheless proud to be part of the squad and of course very jubilant to see them win.

Somewhat disappointing after an hour walking through amazing pinnacle karst with shake holes 1/2 km across.

It was noted that the in-vitro micronucleus task group had come to somewhat disappointing conclusions regarding agreement on methodology.

Stories that conclude in this manner are almost always disappointing because they effectively negate the adventure.

On the down-side you can only configure ten ports for redirection, which is a little disappointing.

Mark Brewster recovered from a disappointing second race to score another third.

All in all a very disappointing showing despite the low price.

Perhaps a disappointing result, but a superb 2nd half performance & come back showed excellent sprit and potential!

We ate there and the food was a bit disappointing but maybe we should have tried the all-in-one pies, which looked very substantial.

Actually it was a highly disappointing rabbit dropping style turd.

We had a rather disappointing turnout for what was to prove an excellent evening enjoyed by everyone, Geoff included.

But recently, results have been very disappointing and a medal appeared unlikely on the eve of the Games.

Common Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii Summer 2002 was a disappointing year for Spotted Orchids on the local protected verge.

On this occasion, following the recent stormy weather, the u/w visibility was a more disappointing 6 meters.

He quoted the passages in which she explains that college is not the "universal Athens" she had hoped to find, and cited the cases of other remarkable persons whose college life had proved disappointing.

British rowing 's last medal hope lay with the men 's quadruple scullers, but they finished a disappointing sixth in their semi-final.

Earlier in the 1990s, a trial excavation of a recorded saltern mound at Coombes yielded rather disappointing results.

A goal by Glen Little proved scant reward for Burnley 's dominant display against a disappointing Watford at Turf Moor.

Lee Richardson - Joint top scorer for the Brits and made some scintillating passing maneuvers after recovering from a disappointing opening ride.

We ate a very disappointing meal in a second very smokey pub.

Perhaps a disappointing result, but a superb 2nd half performance & come back showed excellent sprit and potential !

Disappointing result in stockman contest FOUR local young farmers were in Lancashire at the weekend for the stockman of the year competition.

It was disappointing to see black faces still doing all the low jobs and doing none of the swanking about.

Those who are unable to visualize the object of their desire in detail may receive disappointing results 10.

The hypocrisy of the country's ruler who rewarded the rich over the poor was disappointing to his people.

Although it launched in 2000 with a disappointing set of games, the Sony PlayStaion 2 quickly became synonymous with gaming in the 21st century.

An underpowered dehumidifier will give a disappointing performance, while an overpowered machine might result in an atmosphere that is uncomfortably dry.

It is always fun buying new appliances to help you out in the kitchen, but it can be disappointing when these items break down.

The reason this can turn out disappointing is because the lighting in the store won't be the same as in your home.

Anyone who's used a product for years and adopted it as a tried-and-true, lifelong favorite knows just how disappointing it is when the product suddenly disappears from stores.