underwhelmed

Example Sentences

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The industry body says most hotels in World Cup host cities are seeing bookings lower than this time last year, and those who spoke to the BBC said they were underwhelmed so far.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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goals in a busy display but is still looking for consistency, while Andreas Skov Olsen underwhelmed again before being withdrawn at the break.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

She pointed to two stocks in particular that have underwhelmed this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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