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

A low-key end to a desperately disappointing episode – for club and player.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The disappointing performance by hotels in U.S. host cities reflects a lost opportunity to boost local economies as much as anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Then the day came, and was gone, and it was kind of disappointing that the world didn’t end.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya