disappointing

Example Sentences

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It is disappointing to have a gift offered with an open heart — especially one of such great value — only to discover that it comes with strings attached.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Wall Street economists are expecting a March jobs rebound, but a disappointing report would confirm deeper concerns about the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's disappointing for Enzo to speak that way," Rosenior said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Nike provided a disappointing sales outlook, and the quick harsh reaction in the stock market might be laying the groundwork for a lucrative long-term investment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

This barrier was disappointing news to the physics world, but it was the beginning of a new branch of physics: thermodynamics.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife