Which preposition to use with disappointing

in Occurrences 301%

For centuries, religion has too often been thought of, too often spoken of, as if it were the last resource of the heart, A brilliant young professor of psychology not long ago referred to religion as something to flee to, by those who were disappointed in love!

at Occurrences 96%

Father had been greatly disappointed at the failure of his California expedition, and still desired to move to some new country.

of Occurrences 56%

The piles were so wet that they could no longer be lighted; and the crowd, disappointed of a miracle so impatiently looked for, separated, with the notion of having been unworthily trifled with.

with Occurrences 30%

" I have visited portions of this wilderness at least once every summer for the last ten years, and I have never yet been disappointed with my fortnight's sport, or failed to meet with a degree of success which abundantly satisfied me, at least.

to Occurrences 16%

I may say here, though it will probably be disappointing to those who form a sentimental idea of the capabilities of children, that it did not occur to me either, in these early days, to make any inquiry about my mother.

on Occurrences 6%

Like the rest of her young companions, Marian was greatly disappointed on the view of her intended captive, and for a day or two she abandoned him to his melancholy and himself.

about Occurrences 6%

Karr sighed several times, as if he was disappointed about something; but Grayskin stepped alonghis head in the airand seemed delighted over the adventure.

in Occurrences 6%

If the restored retablo over the high altar is disappointing in its sophistication, we have only to pass into the Feretory to discover certain marvellous fragments of the original reredos which are so beautiful that they take away our breaththat broken statue of the Madonna and Child, for instance, perhaps the loveliest piece of fourteenth century sculpture to be found in England.

for Occurrences 5%

"Because if I should miss getting a look at that ghost, I'd be disappointed for life.

over Occurrences 4%

Don't ever imagine that I shall be disappointed over anything that you do, as long as you remain true to yourself and your manhood.

by Occurrences 3%

and whom he disappointed by accepting his invitation at once, and not Maydening it; no insignificant term as he applies it: for, as he says, Who looks for double biddings to a feast, May dine at home for an importune guest.

during Occurrences 2%

Ah! how bitterly I have been disappointed during these last weeks!

beyond Occurrences 2%

" I will not deny that I was disappointed beyond measure by this result.

without Occurrences 2%

The enamoured Súdáveh, however, was not to be disappointed without further effort, and on a subsequent day she boldly went to the king, and praising the character and attainments of his son, proposed that he should be united in marriage to one of the damsels of royal lineage under her care.

for Occurrences 2%

But this will prove rather disappointing for Jemal, since it seems beyond mere coincidence that towards the end of August Herr von Kuhlmann, the new German Foreign Minister, induced the Turkish Government (while Jemal was at Berlin) to put their navy and their merchant fleet under the orders of the German Admiralty, and already many Turkish naval officers have been replaced by Germans.

on Occurrences 1%

Young Brookfield was just beginning life as an actor, and he was so brilliantly funny off the stage that he was always a little disappointing on it.

like Occurrences 1%

Rather than let myself be disappointed like this I never want to see another play all my life.

into Occurrences 1%

On the other hand, the podestà was nettled, and disappointed into the bargain, for he really imagined he was drawing nice distinctions, much as it was his wont to do in legal proceedings; and it was his ambition to be thought to know something of everything.

from Occurrences 1%

The number of the candidates for the priesthood, who entered the Seminary, was disappointing from its smallness and, in order to procure clerics, an Academy was opened in the rooms of the Seminary, on August 20, 1799.

as Occurrences 1%

At a subsequent interview, they appeared to be quite disheartened; and to be grievously disappointed as to the object of their mission.

than Occurrences 1%

Mr. Lloyd George's speech is more definite and therefore more disappointing than H.E. the Viceroy's reply to the deputation here.

than Occurrences 1%

" Tocqueville, thus anticipating the Revolution, was more afflicted and disappointed than surprised, when it overthrew the monarchy in February.

through Occurrences 1%

I little thought then that the only certain winner at the gaming-table is the table itself, and made up my mind as I walked alone and disappointed through Windsor Park, on my way to the station, that I would never touch a card againand I never did.

Which preposition to use with  disappointing