disappointing
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Causing disappointment.
Adjective
Examples
disappointing results / news; a disappointing experience
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disappointing” mean?
Causing disappointment.
Is “disappointing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.