No. 6,394 in Dutch
tegenvallende
Disappointing.
In a sentence
De tegenvallende resultaten van het project hadden grote gevolgen.
The disappointing results of the project had major consequences.
Used as an adjective to describe something that did not meet expectations.
Zijn tegenvallende optreden verraste het publiek.
His underwhelming performance surprised the audience.
Describes a performance that did not meet expectations, emphasizing the perception by others.
De tegenvallende ontvangst van de nieuwe telefoon stelde het bedrijf teleur.
The disappointing reception of the new phone disappointed the company.
Refers to the reaction or initial perception of something by a public or users.
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