disappointing showing

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Refers to a negative performance.

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Examples (10)

  • The team's disappointing showing in the finals led to their early exit.
  • Despite high expectations, the company's disappointing showing at the trade show failed to attract new clients.
  • Critics were harsh on the director's disappointing showing of the classic play.
  • The politician's disappointing showing in the debate concerned his supporters.
  • After a promising start, the athlete's disappointing showing in the second half cost them the medal.
  • The band's disappointing showing at the festival left many fans feeling let down.
  • We were all surprised by the disappointing showing of the home team against a much weaker opponent.
  • The new restaurant had a disappointing showing during its opening week, with many service issues.
  • The government's disappointing showing in recent polls suggests a lack of public confidence.
  • The students' disappointing showing on the final exam indicated a need for more focused study.