are disappointing
- present progressive of disappoint.
Example Sentences
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Paid posts from food bloggers "who sing high praises about shops or destinations" have also drawn complaints when their recommendations are disappointing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
These circumstances are disappointing to us, but he is an adult and makes his own choices.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026
“These are disappointing setbacks, and they show how political headwinds, vested interests and short-termism can stall progress,” said Cosima Cassel, program lead focusing on climate diplomacy and geopolitics at environmental consulting firm E3G.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
"The resignations are disappointing but not unexpected given the department's continued lack of clarity about the school's future," the East Londonderry assembly member said.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
Butterflies, in the Poona district at any rate, are disappointing.
From India and the Indians by Elwin, Edward Fenton
