Sentence examples for relative disappointment from inspiring English sources

"I would say a relative disappointment in Unix was offset by color printing and a strong consumer business in general.

After the relative disappointment of 1997's Pop, U2 came firing back, at least commercially speaking, with 2000's All That You Can't Leave Behind.

I wrote a post here at hbr.org on whether the Internet era has been a time of world-changing innovation or a relative disappointment.

Following on its heels, Joan Miró's Surrealist composition in a comical mode struck some as a relative disappointment at $10 million.

The relative disappointment of Salt calls into question the UK box office value of Angelina Jolie in an original property where she is not buttressed by a significant co-star.

After the relative disappointment of Rise of the Guardians led to significant job losses at DreamWorks Animation, the outcome for the company's follow-up The Croods was always bound to receive extra attention.

Shows he produces but does not star in have been relative disappointments: In the 2006--07 television season his show American Inventor (geeks compete; the winner's idea gets marketed) attracted an average 6.4 million viewers; Idol drew 31 million.

Following two such relative disappointments and all kinds of negative press attention for his alleged work ethic and his personal relationship issues, Pettyfer will likely soon be begging for Alex Rider: Point Blanc.

Though down about 15% from its 2013 predecessor, "Star Trek Into Darkness," the opening is still considered a solid debut for the big-budget picture and a welcome success for a studio that could use a hit after the relative disappointments of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" and "Zoolander 2".

Loach's most recent previous feature, Jimmy's Hall, from 2014, was a relative commercial disappointment, achieving £543,000 in its lifetime (its full theatrical run).

He relates the experience of giving a lecture in Cairo, as a celebrated scholar, only to have a young relative express disappointment with Said's lack of eloquence.