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is disappointing

  • present progressive
    of disappoint (3rd person singular).
    disappoint
    verb (used with object)
    to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.

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“This outcome is disappointing given the amount of work that went into this process over the last two years and how close a constructive outcome seemed to be,” the Citi analysts added.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

"The opening day was difficult - having so many players lose on the same day is disappointing," said Henman, who is a board member at the All England Club.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

What went wrong is disputed, but it is disappointing that Project Freedom lasted less than two days.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

"With the increasing tensions I suppose a response wasn't surprising, but I think it is disappointing," Webb said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

We go inside, and absolutely nothing has changed, which is disappointing and thrilling all at the same time.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender