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disappointing

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


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“It’s very disappointing and inappropriate that this video was not produced in discovery,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

This week will bring another gut check for data center and chip demand, but a disappointing outlook on that front appears unlikely.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

What went wrong is disputed, but it is disappointing that Project Freedom lasted less than two days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

To be honest, it’s kinda disappointing, but I remember what Dad once told me: the Gift hides Uhuru.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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