DISAPPOINTING Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word disappointing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISAPPOINTING
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discouraging | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action adjective satellite • expressing disapproval in order to dissuade | ||||||||
disheartening | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • destructive of morale and self-reliance | ||||||||
dispiriting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • destructive of morale and self-reliance | ||||||||
displeasing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities | ||||||||
frustrating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • discouraging by hindering • preventing realization or attainment of a desire | ||||||||
letdown | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized | ||||||||
regrettable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deserving regret | ||||||||
unsatisfactory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not giving satisfaction | ||||||||
unsatisfying | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not up to expectations | ||||||||
underwhelming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • Failing to interest; not as exciting as promised or expected. | ||||||||
frustrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • treat cruelly | ||||||||
thwart | verbv | |||||||
noun • a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | ||||||||
let down | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • move something or somebody to a lower position • fail to meet the hopes or expectations of |