disappointing

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Reasons to look for a new adviser include failure to listen, high fees, the adviser’s retirement, poor communication, disappointing performance, different values, ineffective advice and bad rapport, according to this survey by Financial Advisor Magazine.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I mean, that’s disappointing too, but it’s not my primary complaint.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

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

England forward Lauren Hemp said sleeping on Friday evening was "very hard" as they came to terms with their disappointing performance.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He seemed to think I knew exactly what he meant, and I realized, with some irritation, that I didn’t dare say anything just then, for fear of disappointing him.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French