disappoint

Example Sentences

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On the whole, though, the contemporary works disappoint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Good Friday derbies between St Helens and Wigan rarely disappoint and the final stages of this encounter were no exception.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s always possible a specific company could drop harshly if earnings disappoint.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

While I may have been quick to chalk “Tow” up to a “Whats going on with mycareer” moment for Byrne, I had faith that whatever came after wouldn’t disappoint.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Hearing the mother’s wail, and seeing the trust Pechvarry had in him, Ged did not know how he could disappoint them.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin