disappointing

Example Sentences

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It is a bitterly disappointing way to exit the tournament for Sinner, whose favourite tag was enhanced further with defending champion and great rival Carlos Alcaraz missing with injury.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Some have worried about a repeat of 2022, when bond funds got crushed by rising rates, disappointing many who hoped their fixed-income holdings would act as a ballast to stock-market losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Mock, who claims to have met with the group’s leader, Ed Martin, found this disappointing: “The American people expect equal justice, not selective follow-through.”

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Zscaler’s disappointing guidance led to a sharp drop, affecting Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“It’s disappointing, but don’t worry. We’ll raise the money.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen