underwhelming

British  

/ ˌʌndəˈwɛlmɪŋ /

adjective

1. failing to make a positive impact or impression; disappointing

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Example Sentences

Another data set from Renaissance Capital, a provider of pre-IPO research and IPO-focused ETFs, showed somewhat different totals but a similar, underwhelming story.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nancy says he totally understands the criticism that has accompanied his underwhelming start, but says he has "suffered" because of his players not being "ready".

From BBC

Policymakers have pledged to maintain proactive fiscal policy and deploy monetary tools, but headline lending figures still look underwhelming.

From Barron's

One year after the underwhelming debut of the 12-team bracket—when not a single road team pulled a first-round upset—these timely picks sent two favorites packing in the playoff’s first 24 hours.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, in Oklahoma’s first campaign in the SEC, the Sooners went an underwhelming 6-7, placing Venables firmly on the hot seat.

From The Wall Street Journal