disappointing
Below your hopes
Disappointing describes something that fails to meet expectations or hopes.
A disappointing meal leaves you unsatisfied; a disappointing performance falls short of what you anticipated.
The word implies a gap between what was promised or hoped for and what actually arrived: The sequel was disappointing compared to the original.
Disappointingly weak after buildup
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
- fizzleFail after promising start
- dudFailed device or effort
- flopComplete commercial failure
whimper · deflation · bathos · underwhelming · buildup · hype · expectation · promise
Doing worse than expected
- subparBelow acceptable quality
- mediocreOf only moderate quality
- lacklusterLacking brilliance or vitality
- inadequateNot sufficient for purpose
failing · poor · weak · inferior · below expectations · not up to par · second-rate · unimpressive
Not good enough
- deficientHaving too little
- lackingBeing without something
- substandardBelow required quality
- unacceptableNot meeting required standards
defective · faulty · flawed · incomplete · imperfect · wanting · insufficient · unfulfilling
Lost confidence or hope
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- downcastSad or despondent
- dejectedLow in spirits
- dismayedDistressed by shock
saddened · dispirited · demoralized · disillusioned · disenchanted · discouraged · deflated · chagrined
Intense weary annoyance
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- annoyanceState of being bothered
vexation · disgruntlement · irritation · aggravation · resentment · bitterness · indignation · grievance
anticlimactic
Disappointingly weak after buildup
flop · whimper · deflation · bathos · underwhelming · buildup · hype · expectation · promise · falling flat
underperforming
Doing worse than expected
- subparBelow acceptable quality
- mediocreOf only moderate quality
- lacklusterLacking brilliance or vitality
inadequate · failing · poor · weak · inferior · below expectations · not up to par · second-rate · unimpressive · uninspiring
unsatisfactory
Not good enough
- deficientHaving too little
- lackingBeing without something
- substandardBelow required quality
unacceptable · defective · faulty · flawed · incomplete · imperfect · wanting · insufficient · unfulfilling · shoddy
disheartened
Lost confidence or hope
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- downcastSad or despondent
- dejectedLow in spirits
dismayed · saddened · dispirited · demoralized · disillusioned · disenchanted · discouraged · deflated · chagrined · dashed hopes
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
annoyance · vexation · disgruntlement · irritation · aggravation · resentment · bitterness · indignation · grievance · unfulfilled
- letting downfailing, betraying, abandoning, neglecting, standing up
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- food qualitydelicious, tasty, bland, fresh, flavorful
- Product Complaintscomplaint, defect, flaw, bug, glitch
- setbacksfailing, back to square one, stuck, losing, stumbles
- falling shortdeficient, lacking, shortfall, failure, gap
disappointingsatisfying
Producing fulfillment or pleasure
rewarding · fulfilling · gratifying · pleasing · encouraging
disappointingexcellent
Of superior quality
outstanding · impressive · superb · wonderful · great