Disappointing
Disappointing adjective - Not up to expectations.
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Synonyms for Disappointing
Smashing is an antonym for disappointing.
Smashing
Smashing adjective - Very good.
Both words in one sentence
- The Smashing Pumpkins' Adore was highly acclaimed by critics from the day of its release, but its sales were disappointing by the band's standards (as of May 2005, it had only sold 1.1 million copies in the U.S.).
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