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disappointing

[/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/]
adjective
decepcionante
1. failing to meet expectations or hopes; causing disappointment
The movie was disappointing.
O filme foi decepcionante.
2. unsatisfactory or inadequate in performance or quality
His disappointing results on the exam surprised no one.
Seus resultados decepcionantes no exame não surpreenderam ninguém.
NYC Slang
lame
Synonyms
unsatisfactoryinadequatedishearteningregrettablemediocreunderwhelming
Antonyms
satisfactorygratifyingencouragingdelightfulimpressiveexcellent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decepcionante
most common usage
Brazil
frustrante
also used to emphasize frustration
Portugal
decepcionante
standard usage
Portugal
desapontador
more formal or archaic

Related Idioms & Phrases

a letdown
falls short of expectations
not up to par
a far cry from
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