disappointing

Example Sentences

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AutoZone’s stock fell due to disappointing international same-store sales growth of 1.6%.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

"It is really disappointing to see young people involved in this type of behaviour, " Ch Insp Cherith Craig said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Its initial financial performance was on par with the disappointing 2018 opening weekend for “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Though the buyback authorization was disappointing to some, to Mark Malek, chief investment officer at Siebert Financial, the shareholder returns were “not generosity,” but “a confession.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Though he never said it, Father was always worried about disappointing Dr. King and the others, disappointing the movement.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon