enttäuschend
Translation
disappointing, underwhelming
Examples
Das Ergebnis war sehr enttäuschend.
The result was very disappointing.
Er gab eine enttäuschende Antwort.
He gave a disappointing answer.
Grammar Patterns
to be + disappointing The concert was disappointing.
a disappointing + noun a disappointing result
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbefriedigend, ernüchternd; Antonyms: erfreulich, zufriedenstellend
Etymology
Present participle of the verb enttäuschen (to disappoint). From ent- (removal) + täuschen (to deceive), literally 'to un-deceive'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'un-deceived' (ent-täuschen) about a false hope, which leads to disappointment.