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disappointing

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "disappointing" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables

13 characters

English (US)

4syllables

disappointing

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disappointing is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, disappointing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdisappointing

1verb

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
Example: "His lack of respect disappointed her."
To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).
To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.
To prevent (something planned or attempted).
Synonyms: frustrate, thwart

1adjective

Causing disappointment.
Example: "disappointing results / news; a disappointing experience"

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