Spanish Conversation · Level 146
30 words
Spanish word
decepcionante
Pronunciation
IPA/deθepθjoˈnante/
Meaning
- adjectivedisappointing
Example
La película fue decepcionante.
The film was disappointing.
More examples
El producto resultó decepcionante.
The product proved disappointing.
Core concept
A letdown that falls short of expectations.
Common phrases
servicio decepcionante
service that is disappointing
producto decepcionante
product that is disappointing
Similar words
insatisfactorio: Leaves a feeling of dissatisfaction by failing to reach acceptable quality or standards.
desilusionante: Dashes hopes or promises, producing deep disappointment or disillusionment.
insuficiente: Is inadequate in amount or impact and cannot accomplish what it should.
deficiente: Performs poorly or has defective quality, making it unreliable for its purpose.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa desilusión o insatisfacción porque no cumple las expectativas.
Word origin
It is formed from Spanish decepción (from Latin deceptio 'deception, disappointment') and the adjectival suffix -ante, so decepcionante means 'causing disappointment'.
Usage tips
- Things and events use ser decepcionante while a person's feeling uses estar decepcionado, and decepcionante should not be used to mean 'deceptive' (engañoso).
Opposites
- exitososuccessfuladjective
- satisfactoriosatisfactoryadjective
Related words
- decepcionardisappointverb
- decepcionadodisappointedadjective