1
as in saddening
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as in inadequate
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as in failing
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game
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Recent Examples of disappointing
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Months after a disappointing November election, Democrats have struggled to navigate a second Trump term, with little agreement on messaging or tactics to oppose the president.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The result was disappointing for Inter Miami, which played with a full strength lineup that included Lionel Messi, in a match it was rightfully favored to win.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
And that’s the first disconnect with the disappointing new Broadway production at the Hudson Theatre, featuring the truly bizarre casting of Nick Jonas, the pop star of Jonas Brothers heritage and fame, playing the rising novelist Jamie and Adrienne Warren as struggling summer-stock actress Cathy.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In January, Microsoft issued disappointing revenue guidance.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Months after a disappointing November election, Democrats have struggled to navigate a second Trump term, with little agreement on messaging or tactics to oppose the president.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The result was disappointing for Inter Miami, which played with a full strength lineup that included Lionel Messi, in a match it was rightfully favored to win.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
And that’s the first disconnect with the disappointing new Broadway production at the Hudson Theatre, featuring the truly bizarre casting of Nick Jonas, the pop star of Jonas Brothers heritage and fame, playing the rising novelist Jamie and Adrienne Warren as struggling summer-stock actress Cathy.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointing
Adjective
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Frequent travel across multiple time zones disrupts circadian rhythms and increases the risk of injuries due to inadequate rest and recovery.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Typical reasons why the corporations won’t back mortgages at a condo include inadequate reserves or insurance, structural or construction issues, too many delinquencies, and too high a percentage of rentals.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Given the constant demands by wind, solar, and EV company executives for more and more government subsidies to sustain their failing business models, this reality could become disastrous for those rent-seeking industries in the coming years as the era of crony capitalism comes to a close.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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But failing to advance beyond the wild-card round (not to mention losing in infamous or controversial fashion) isn’t what fans had in mind when the front office spoke about building a sustainable contender years ago.—
Kaitlyn McGrath,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Kraken was also accused of having deficient internal controls and record keeping.—
Jonathan Stempel,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Those studies show that supplementing with vitamin A in people who are deficient can lead to milder infections with diseases like measles.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Lars Baron/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe The ski jumping world remains embroiled in controversy stemming from a cheating scandal that was announced this week, initially involving a few members of the Norwegian team.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Netflix’s first season of Temptation Island was filled with cheating men, frustrated women, and lots of flashing red lights as folks repeatedly hooked up in an outdoor tent.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Science popularization should not be considered as inferior to or detracting from traditional scientific research.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The only asterisk is that their recent wins have mostly come against inferior opponents – Washington’s record is only 3-4-1 against teams in a playoff spot since the 4 Nations Face-Off. 4.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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These weeds require control to prevent upsetting the entire turf ecosystem.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Gomez gestured across the street toward 100 Centre Street—the criminal courthouse, a cheerless Art Deco building the color of cinder blocks.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Gomez gestured across the street toward 100 Centre Street—the criminal courthouse, a cheerless Art Deco building the color of cinder blocks.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The atrocious destruction of Gaza and its people must end.—
Jamie Gray,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2025
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Unlike Proctor, who continues to be pampered and coddled by the brass for his atrocious misbehavior, Cournoyer was run out of the State Police.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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