Definition of "disappointing" []

• Not up to expectations or hopes: a disappointing test score; finished the marathon in a disappointing 12th place. (adjective)

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• "The lawmakers, primarily Democrats, sent the letter today to Edward DeMarco, acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, requesting that he meet with them after what they described as a "disappointing" meeting with lower-level FHFA staff."
• "With or without Umenyiora, Coughlin believes the only way to improve after what he called a "disappointing" loss is practice, practice and more practice."
• "Ashton says she will seek clarification on Iran's latest response to a proposal for talks, which she calls disappointing."