disappointing

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Industrial output in April rose 4.1% from a year earlier, easing from the prior month’s 5.7% increase and disappointing economists’ expectations for a 5.9% rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"I was hoping they'd give me another year to prove that. But unfortunately, I didn't get that. It's quite disappointing."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Boeing’s stock on Thursday headed for its steepest fall in six months after President Donald Trump said China is buying 200 of the company’s jets, disappointing investors who had expected more than double that number.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“And how can the people trust billionaires when currently they have been very disappointing towards us?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Thinking of those notes in invisible milk ink might have made Penelope smile had she not felt so pained about disappointing Miss Mortimer.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood