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单词 disappointing
释义

disappointing

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ing ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ How to pronounce disappointing (audio)
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
disappointingly
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce disappointing (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In January, the company’s then chief executive resigned following the release of disappointing profit and revenue results. Ben Dummett, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 After posting disappointing results with subscriber losses for two straight quarters, Netflix appears to have a greater focus on the bottom line. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 The decrease erased some of the gains from positive Walmart earnings yesterday after its big-box rival Target revealed a groaning mountain of excess inventory contributed to disappointing second quarter results. Laura Smythe, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Several companies, though, have slipped amid disappointing results. Damian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Particularly concerning, Rasgon wrote, was disappointing results in Intel’s data center group and delays in new chips for that rapidly growing market. oregonlive, 29 July 2022 Meta shares fell 3 percent overnight after the Facebook parent reported disappointing quarterly results. Harold Maass, The Week, 28 July 2022 Stocks dropped on the week as a red-hot inflation number and some disappointing bank results prompted fresh worries that the nation was heading toward a recession. Enrique Roces, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 After laying off 300 employees last week, Netflix has cut a total of about 450 jobs since the company reported its disappointing first-quarter results, and that’s not counting the dozens of contractors that have also been axed. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

disappointing 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in saddening

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • saddening
  • dissatisfying
  • disheartening
  • discouraging
  • dispiriting
  • depressing
  • demoralizing
  • heartbreaking
  • cheerless
  • displeasing
  • dismaying
  • disconcerting
  • upsetting
  • disgruntling
  • unpleasant
  • discomforting
  • disturbing
  • distressing
  • heartrending
  • unkind
  • unfriendly
  • unloving
  • cold
  • unfeeling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rewarding
  • gratifying
  • fulfilling
  • encouraging
  • satisfying
  • heartening
  • comforting
  • inspiring
  • poignant
  • moving
  • heartwarming
  • affecting
  • touching
  • gladdening
  • uplifting
  • stirring
  • cheering
  • edifying
  • inspiriting
  • elevating
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2
as in inadequate

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • inadequate
  • failed
  • atrocious
  • unsatisfactory
  • deficient
  • inferior
  • execrable
  • typical
  • mediocre
  • vile
  • representative
  • poor
  • wretched
  • average
  • normal
  • ordinary
  • substandard
  • bad
  • low-grade
  • second-rate
  • second-class

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • exemplary
  • definitive
  • classic
  • quintessential
  • special
  • unique
  • model
  • paradigmatic
  • ideal
  • archetypal
  • perfect
  • flawless
  • archetypical
  • imitable
  • textbook
  • impeccable
  • absolute
  • nonpareil
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disappointing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of disappoint
as in dissatisfying
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of they were disappointed by the outcome of the big game

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dissatisfying
  • upsetting
  • displeasing
  • failing
  • cheating
  • distressing
  • disillusioning
  • deceiving
  • letting down
  • mocking
  • disenchanting
  • discontenting
  • disgruntling
  • chagrining
  • bumming (out)
  • deluding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gratifying
  • satisfying
  • fulfilling
  • contenting
  • gladdening
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