disappointing

• Qui provoque une déception, qui ne répond pas aux attentes ou aux espoirs, causant un sentiment de tristesse ou de mécontentement.

Describes something that fails to meet expectations or hopes, causing a feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction.

1. Failing to meet expectationsB1formal

   Causing a feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction because something is not as good as expected.

   décevant

   • The movie was disappointing compared to the book.
   • Her test results were disappointing after all her hard work.
   • The team's performance was disappointing in the final match.

   Synonymesdiscouragingdishearteningdispiritinginadequatemediocrepoorunsatisfactoryunsatisfying

   Antonymesfulfillinggratifyingpleasingsatisfying

2. Unfulfilling or unsatisfactoryB1formal

   Not providing the desired or hoped-for outcome.

   décevant

   • The sales figures were disappointing this quarter.
   • It was a disappointing end to an otherwise great trip.
   • The restaurant received disappointing reviews from critics.

   Synonymesanticlimacticdiscouragingdishearteningmediocreunsatisfactory

   Antonymesfulfillinggratifyingpleasingrewardingsatisfying

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait que les attentes ou les espoirs de quelqu'un ne se réalisent pas, provoquant de la tristesse ou de l'insatisfaction.

A verb used to express the act of failing to meet the expectations or hopes of someone, causing sadness or dissatisfaction.

1. Fail to meet expectationsB1formal

   To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.

   Décevoir

   • The movie disappointed many fans who expected a better ending.
   • She didn't want to disappoint her parents by failing the exam.
   • His performance disappointed the coach.

   Synonymesdisenchantdisillusiondispleasedissatisfyfaillet downthwartupset

   Antonymesdelightfulfillpleasesatisfy

2. Cause sadness or letdownB1formal

   To make someone feel sad or let down because something is not as good as expected.

   Décevoir

   • The weather disappointed us by raining on our picnic day.
   • He disappointed his team by not showing up for the match.
   • The results of the experiment disappointed the researchers.

   Synonymeschagrindiscouragedisheartendismaydissatisfyfaillet downvex

   Antonymesdelightfulfillgratifypleasesatisfy