disappointing

Example Sentences

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"It's awful, it's such a let-down. So disappointing," said Emma Coomer from Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"It's disappointing when you are not delivering for your supporters," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

But just because Soderbergh jumping at AI could be seen from a mile away doesn’t make it any less disappointing, nor does it excuse his reluctance to thoughtfully engage with others’ criticisms about the technology.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Sun’s path from World Liberty’s savior to an unlikely leader of an investor rebellion began less than two years ago, when his $30 million investment saved the startup from a disappointing fundraising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Few things were as bad as disappointing Father or Mama, but knowing that Dr. King might find out we’d messed up was one of them.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon