disappointing

adjective B1

Meaning

Something that is disappointing makes you feel sad or let down because it is not as good as you expected.
💡 Don't confuse "disappointing" with "disappointed"; the first describes something, while the second describes a feeling.

Example Sentences

The movie was disappointing because the story was too slow .
The movie was disappointing because the story was very slow .
Was the movie disappointing for you last night ?

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