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disappoint

[dis-uh-point] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt /


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Roblox stock is handed two Sell ratings after second-quarter earnings disappoint and guidance shows a worrying trend.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

That might disappoint "social first" Burnham, who's made it clear he plans to court content creators to help get his message out.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The lack of upward movement is likely to disappoint Wall Street, Zafar says, given the company’s long history of beating and raising expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The final decision may disappoint you, but that does not mean your father acted out of line.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Looks seem rather important, as does the ability to enlighten, disappoint, and control great numbers of people who always seem to be American.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Hissey sees little risk it disappoints on FY 2026 guidance now.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

The stock’s run up this year could position it for a steeper decline if Target’s guidance disappoints, though its relatively discounted valuation may limit the downside risk, some analysts say.

From Barron's Mar. 2, 2026

"I wouldn't want to be a baker who disappoints her, but I can see her being very encouraging at the same time."

From BBC Feb. 14, 2026

A mixed bag of eye-catching imagery and formulaic writing, “Goat” disappoints because it follows every expected path toward a triumphant conclusion.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 12, 2026

The thought of her there both thrills and disappoints me, and then I feel sick for feeling disappointed.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

“I’m disappointed AB 1382 did not move forward, but I am not done fighting for these animals. The technology that makes ‘designer pets’ possible isn’t going away, and neither am I.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Cleanaway has disappointed market expectations over the past five years despite owning assets that are difficult for rivals to replicate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

He added: "We're very disappointed to lose the last game, so the most important thing now is how we take on this game."

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The frantic rush left many disappointed, though some are seeing the funny side.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The children were disappointed not to have completed their mission, but not tragically so.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Despite a disappointing trial result earlier this year, the two firms said the European Medicines Agency had accepted its application for approval of its treatment, formally called PF-07307405.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

They are looking to bounce back from a disappointing fifth place finish in the top-flight last season.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The disappointing results of the war against Iran have made matters worse.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

“We understand that missing an event isn’t just a bad user experience, it’s deeply disappointing on an emotional level. It’s also bad business, because our marketplace only works when fans attend an event.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Your school marks this term have been very disappointing, and your behavior in class continues to be disruptive and disrespectful.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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