disappointing
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ/ (ame, mw)
disappointing — adjective
- disappointingpositive
- more disappointingcomparative
- most disappointingsuperlative
1. Something that is disappointing does not give you the pleasant result or experie
Something that is disappointing does not give you the pleasant result or experience you wanted, so you feel let down.
The weather during our holiday was disappointing — it rained every single day.
collocation: disappointing weather / results / news
Priya found the ending of the film disappointing because many questions had no clear answer.
pattern: find + noun + disappointing
Sales figures for the new product were disappointing, falling far below the company's target.
It was disappointing to hear that the school trip was cancelled at the last minute.
The restaurant received disappointing reviews from customers who complained about slow service.
- unsatisfying
focuses on a need or desire not being fulfilled; often used for meals, endings, or explanations
- discouraging
stronger emotional tone; suggests the result makes you want to stop trying, common in work or study feedback
- underwhelming
informal; describes something less exciting or impressive than expected, frequent in reviews
- satisfying
meeting or exceeding expectations; gives a feeling of contentment
- impressive
creating admiration or respect through notably high quality or skill
文法句型
be + disappointing
find + noun + disappointing
it + be + disappointing + to-infinitive / that-clause
用法筆記
Often appears before a noun (attributive) or after a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', or 'look' (predicative). Unlike 'disappointed', which describes a person's feeling, 'disappointing' always describes the thing, event, or situation that causes the feeling.