underwhelmed

Example Sentences

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Whenever the message left the faithful underwhelmed, the stocks hit an air pocket and fell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Rangers' number nine ended up with four shots and no goals in a busy display but is still looking for consistency, while Andreas Skov Olsen underwhelmed again before being withdrawn at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The cybersecurity company reported a 20% jump in revenue but posted a steeper loss in the fourth quarter and its first-quarter guidance underwhelmed the market.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The packaged food company reported fiscal second-quarter sales and earnings that missed analysts’ estimates and provided guidance that underwhelmed Wall Street.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“As aquatic spectacles go, I am a trifle underwhelmed by your lake. Is this where the swans are?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell