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The phrase "a disappointing indicator of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing something that serves as a sign or measure of a situation or outcome that is not favorable or satisfactory.
Example: "The recent survey results are a disappointing indicator of the community's engagement in local events."
Alternatives: "a discouraging sign of" or "a negative reflection of".
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This is such a huge step forward for European HIV prevention, but a disappointing indicator of where our own government is at.
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But statements about terrorism by Vice President Dick Cheney and the F.B.I., as well as a disappointing index of leading economic indicators, prompted additional selling.
The figures released on Monday were the latest in a series of disappointing indicators from the Chinese economy in recent weeks.
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It's a disappointing spinoff of the whole Olympic scenario".
There is a disappointing lack of political comment.
A disappointing choice of eating places, though".
A disappointing trickle of leads.
The questionnaire revealed a disappointing level of knowledge of the fundamentals of BLS in both groups.
The questionnaire revealed a disappointing level of knowledge about BLS in both groups.
Mr Kitcat said it was a "disappointing sequence of events".
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