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has been disappointing

  • present perfect progressive of disappoint (3rd person singular).

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"What has been disappointing for us is to see the significant increase in the price of sustainable aviation fuel," Walsh said.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

"He has this hugely qualified resume but then when you look at what done in politics so far it has been disappointing."

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

However, Villeroy said progress on deepening the single European market for goods, services, savings and investment has been disappointing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 12, 2026

Hershey Co. said Thursday that candy buying ahead of Halloween has been disappointing so far, as warmer weather and a Friday holiday have people waiting until the last minute to go shopping.

From MarketWatch Oct. 30, 2025

Every single moment of this reunion has been disappointing.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller