disappointing

Example Sentences

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“It’s very disappointing and inappropriate that this video was not produced in discovery,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

England forward Lauren Hemp said sleeping on Friday evening was "very hard" as they came to terms with their disappointing performance.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

From 55-5 overnight in their chase of 254, New Zealand's disappointing week was complete when they were hustled out for 138, thanks chiefly to Gus Atkinson's 5-30.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

What went wrong is disputed, but it is disappointing that Project Freedom lasted less than two days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I can’t stand the thought of disappointing him.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold