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disappointing

[dis-uh-poin-ting] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /


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While fears that artificial intelligence will replace many travel companies hit stocks recently, TripAdvisor’s pain was compounded last week by a disappointing fourth quarter.

From Barron's

Electric-vehicle sales in the U.S. fell 36% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with a year earlier, marking a disappointing end to an otherwise strong year, according to Cox Automotive data.

From MarketWatch

"It's very disappointing to go out in this fashion but it's completely uncontrollable," said Ireland stand-in skipper Lorcan Tucker.

From BBC

The stock fell steeply last week after the company issued disappointing guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Genuine Parts’ stock was falling in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced disappointing quarterly results in tandem with the breakup news.

From The Wall Street Journal