Translation of Italian word "deludente" to English
deludente
/deluˈdɛnte/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot as good as hoped or expected; frustrating.
How to use
The Italian adjective 'deludente' expresses 'disappointing, underwhelming' (Not as good as hoped or expected; frustrating). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, failing to fulfill expectations; causing disappointment.
🇬🇧 English
disappointing, underwhelming
Example
I risultati del primo trimestre sono stati piuttosto deludenti per l'azienda.
The first quarter results were rather disappointing for the company.
La cena al ristorante è stata un'esperienza deludente sia per il cibo che per il servizio.
Dinner at the restaurant was a disappointing experience both for the food and the service.
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- I risultati del primo trimestre sono stati piuttosto deludenti per l'azienda.— The first quarter results were rather disappointing for the company.
- La cena al ristorante è stata un'esperienza deludente sia per il cibo che per il servizio.— Dinner at the restaurant was a disappointing experience both for the food and the service.
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The Italian word "deludente" means "disappointing, underwhelming" in English.
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