disappointingly

dis·ap·point·ing

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dis-uh-poin-ting]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪŋ/
- /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-uh-poin-ting]
- /ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪŋ/

Definitions of disappointingly word

adjective disappointingly failing to fulfill one's hopes or expectations: a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage. 1
noun disappointingly In a disappointing manner. 1

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Origin of disappointingly

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 Disappointingly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Disappointingly

disappointingly 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for disappointingly

adverb disappointingly

regrettably — causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable.
unfortunately — suffering from bad luck: an unfortunate person.
acceptability — capable or worthy of being accepted.
lamentably — that is to be lamented; regrettable; unfortunate: a lamentable decision.
inauspiciously — not auspicious; boding ill; ill-omened; unfavorable.

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