- present participle of disappoint.
disappointing
Example Sentences
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Shares of Walmart declined on Thursday after the world’s largest supermarket chain reported disappointing U.S. comparable sales growth, after drug prices were hit by changes to regulations on Medicaid prescribed medication.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
McGinty has been able to get a credit for the disappointing orders, but has canceled all future shipments for now, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
McDonald’s and Wendy’s are redoubling their efforts and rethinking their promotional deals after experiencing disappointing results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Reds also had a disappointing domestic campaign, finishing fifth.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
We go inside, and absolutely nothing has changed, which is disappointing and thrilling all at the same time.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
