disappointing
adjective
dis·ap·point·ing
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-tiŋ 
: failing to meet expectations
a disappointing meal
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While Vinicius Jr was briefly unavailable because of a hamstring injury, the spotlight was even more firmly on Mbappe, and his performances were disappointing.
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Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Following a disappointing season with high expectations, the Jets will have a new coach, a new general manager, and likely a new quarterback in 2025.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Flaherty bounced back well after having a disappointing 2023 season.
—Drew Vonscio, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
For a few days, however, the ice fishing was disappointing.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Following a disappointing season with high expectations, the Jets will have a new coach, a new general manager, and likely a new quarterback in 2025.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Flaherty bounced back well after having a disappointing 2023 season.
—Drew Vonscio, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
For a few days, however, the ice fishing was disappointing.
—Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Disappointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointing. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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