B1adjective 2K

Disappointing

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Disappointing

not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed

In simple words: not meeting expectations; causing sadness or letdown

Disappointing in a sentence

• a disappointing result/performance/defeat
• The team has had a disappointing start to the season.
• The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
• The choices made on election day will always be disappointing to a significant number of voters.
• We did a good job but it's still disappointing to only finish second.
• The film was terribly disappointing.
• This was very disappointing for all the fans watching the game.
• They gave a very disappointing performance.

How to use Disappointing

Use 'disappointing' to describe experiences, events, or performances that did not fulfill expectations. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

disappointing + subject

Memory hint

Think 'this is a point that disappoints me' - focus on the 'point' of letdown.

Related words

Collocations with Disappointing

• be
• prove
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• for
• to

Synonyms for Disappointing

• dismaying
• unsatisfactory
• discouraging
• frustrating
• letdown

Opposites of Disappointing

• satisfying
• pleasing
• fulfilling

Common mistakes with Disappointing

• Confusing with 'disappoint' which is a verb
• Using with nouns that are not directly related to disappointment
• Overusing in positive contexts

Frequently asked questions about Disappointing

What does Disappointing mean?

not meeting expectations; causing sadness or letdown

What is the definition of Disappointing?

not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed

How do you use Disappointing in a sentence?

a disappointing result/performance/defeat

Can you give another example of Disappointing?

The team has had a disappointing start to the season.

What are synonyms for Disappointing?

Common alternatives include dismaying, unsatisfactory, discouraging, frustrating, letdown.

What is the opposite of Disappointing?

Opposite meanings include satisfying, pleasing, fulfilling.

What words go with Disappointing?

It commonly pairs with be, prove, seem, extremely, fairly, very, for, to.

What are common mistakes when using Disappointing?

Confusing with 'disappoint' which is a verb Using with nouns that are not directly related to disappointment Overusing in positive contexts

How do you pronounce Disappointing?

US: /["/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Disappointing?

Use 'disappointing' to describe experiences, events, or performances that did not fulfill expectations. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Disappointing?

"Disappointing" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.