disappointing finish

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

An end to an event that is not as good as you had hoped.

finishADJECTIVE + headword (end of an event)

Categories:

disappointing

Examples (10)

  • The race had a disappointing finish with several runners collapsing.
  • After leading for most of the game, the team's disappointing finish cost them the championship.
  • The movie built up excitement but delivered a disappointing finish.
  • Despite high expectations, the project came to a disappointing finish.
  • The marathon runner experienced a disappointing finish due to injury.
  • What started as a promising season ended with a disappointing finish.
  • The concert had a disappointing finish when the sound system failed.
  • Their strong start couldn't prevent the disappointing finish in the tournament.
  • The novel's disappointing finish left readers unsatisfied.
  • After months of preparation, the event had a disappointing finish.