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Disappointing ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ Adjective Bre Result/Performance Outcome Court Case

Word disappointing
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ / NAmE / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ /
Example
  • a disappointing result/performance
  • the outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
  • the team has had a disappointing start to the season.
  • the film was terribly disappointing.
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disappointing

(adjective)BrE / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ / NAmE / ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ /
  1. not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed
    • a disappointing result/performance
    • The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
    • The team has had a disappointing start to the season.

    Extra Examples

    • The film was terribly disappointing.
    • This was very disappointing for all the fans watching the game.
    • They gave a very disappointing performance.
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