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- [dis-uh-poin-ting]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪŋ/
- /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dis-uh-poin-ting]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪŋ/
Definitions of disappointing word
- adjective disappointing failing to fulfill one's hopes or expectations: a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage. 1
- verb with object disappointing to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us. 1
- verb with object disappointing to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate: to be disappointed in love. 1
- verb without object disappointing to bring or cause disappointment. 1
- noun disappointing Failing to fulfill someone's hopes or expectations. 1
- adjective disappointing not as good as hoped 1
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Origin of disappointing
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; disappoint + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Disappointing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disappointing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disappointing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disappointing
adj disappointing
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- discouraging — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- depressing — Something that is depressing makes you feel sad and disappointed.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- mediocre — of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate: The car gets only mediocre mileage, but it's fun to drive. Synonyms: undistinguished, commonplace, pedestrian, everyday; run-of-the-mill. Antonyms: extraordinary, superior, uncommon, incomparable.
adjective disappointing
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
- unacceptable — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- second-rate — of lesser or minor quality, importance, or the like: a second-rate poet.
- poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
- below par — If you say that someone or something is below par or under par, you are disappointed in them because they are below the standard you expected.
Antonyms for disappointing
adj disappointing
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
adjective disappointing
- appointing — Present participle of appoint.
Top questions with disappointing
- why is life so disappointing?
- doctor who disappointing?
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