disappointing

Example Sentences

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Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"It feels like those numbers are a little bit disappointing given the excitement that was building up. We thought there would be more."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

This week will bring another gut check for data center and chip demand, but a disappointing outlook on that front appears unlikely.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I was worried: Dad’s expectations were so high, and Richard’s fear of disappointing him so intense, it seemed possible that Richard might not take the ACT at all.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover