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disappointing

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

disappointingadjective

more disappointing

Comp.

most disappointing

Super.

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

Translations

разочаровывающий

The movie was disappointing.

Фильм был разочаровывающим.

неутешительный

The results of the experiment were disappointing.

Результаты эксперимента были неутешительными.

Definitions

Failing to meet expectations or hopes; not as good as expected.

The movie was disappointing, lacking the excitement and depth that the trailers promised.

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Antonyms

disappointverb

disappointing

Gerund

disappointed

Past Simple

disappointed

Past Participle

disappointing

Gerund

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

Translations

разочаровать

I didn't mean to disappoint you.

Я не хотел тебя разочаровать.

Additional translations

огорчить

расстраивать

огорчать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

let down

Antonyms

disappointgerund / present participle

disappointing

Used attributively (a disappointing result) to describe something that causes disappointment.

Definitions

Causing disappointment; not as good as hoped or expected.

The sequel was disappointing compared to the original movie.

Synonyms

disappointpast participle

Definitions

Feeling sad or displeased because someone or something has not met one’s expectations.

The children were disappointed when the picnic was canceled.