underwhelming

/ ˌʌndəˈwɛlmɪŋ /

adjective

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

Example Sentences

After last week's underwhelming win over Japan, Andy Farrell told his Ireland squad to "get over themselves" and start playing some proper rugby.

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The equivalent mode in Battlefield 6 was considered underwhelming by reviewers, and Call of Duty teams are renowned for their skill in crafting explosive set pieces in their narrative modes.

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Walt Disney delivered an underwhelming September-quarter, with a tick down in revenue compared with last year.

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The signage signaling the museum’s presence along one of Pasadena’s busiest thoroughfares was underwhelming and easy to miss, and the landscaping along Colorado Boulevard was overgrown and wide open.

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The current easing cycle was therefore always going to be a little underwhelming.

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