disappointing

UK
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

Translations

disappointingadjective
more disappointing
Comp.
most disappointing
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
US
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
The movie was disappointing.
Le film était décevant.
disappointverb

disappointing

Gerund

disappointed
Past Simple
disappointed
Past Participle
disappointing
Gerund
UK
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
US
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
The movie disappointed the fans who were expecting a thrilling sequel.
Le film a déçu les fans qui s’attendaient à une suite palpitante.
Additional translations
désappointerSoutenu ou vieilli.
disappointgerund / present participle

disappointing

Used attributively (a disappointing result) to describe something that causes disappointment.
The sequel was disappointing compared to the original movie.
La suite était décevante par rapport au film original.

Definitions

disappointingadjective
Failing to meet expectations or hopes; not as good as expected.
The movie was disappointing, lacking the excitement and depth that the trailers promised.
disappointverb
To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.
The movie disappointed the fans who were expecting a thrilling sequel.
To cause someone to feel sad or displeased by not meeting their expectations.
She didn't want to disappoint her parents by not getting into the college of their choice.
disappointgerund / present participle
Causing disappointment; not as good as hoped or expected.
The sequel was disappointing compared to the original movie.