was underwhelming
- past progressive of underwhelm.
Example Sentences
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But as election results rolled in, the movement for change was underwhelming, or at least divided.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
The initial reaction early Thursday was underwhelming, with Nvidia shares barely moving.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
Check-in at JFK’s Terminal 5 was underwhelming, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
The reaction to her remarks was underwhelming at the time, but the remarks themselves were extraordinary.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2024
Air Canada, on the other hand, took almost two weeks to get back to me, and its response was underwhelming.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
