No. 8,209 in Catalan
defraudant
"Defraudant" means "defrauding" or "deceiving" in English.
In a sentence
Aquest llibre està defraudant les meves expectatives.
This book is disappointing my expectations.
Used in the context of not meeting expectations.
Em van prometre una experiència emocionant, però va ser defraudant.
They promised me an exciting experience, but it was disappointing.
Used to express the failure of something to be enjoyable or satisfactory.
La pel·lícula va ser defraudant respecte a les crítiques positives que havia rebut.
The movie was disappointing compared to the positive reviews it had received.
Used to convey the contrast between expected quality and perceived reality.
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