were disappointing
- past progressive of disappoint.
Example Sentences
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Although the top-line study results were disappointing, the after-hours selloff appears to be an overreaction, Mikson said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
The results were disappointing in an intense demand environment, as investors wanted to see a more aggressive ex-China revenue beat.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
Some EVs carried sticker prices north of $80,000, and early sales were disappointing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
Some results were disappointing, and executives told employees to fix it, according to a person familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Mom said the art deco murals at Rockefeller Center were disappointing, not nearly as good as some of her own paintings.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
