underwhelm

While comparable to earlier technologies in the potential for harm if returns underwhelm, economists at the BIS said AI is potentially very different in its longer-term economic effects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

“It would not surprise us to see initial FY26 guidance underwhelm expectations,” he added.

From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025

Sequels often underwhelm, but “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” overcomes low expectations with more wit, verve and heart than most of its ilk.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2024

The Angels always underwhelm, and this was the latest example.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2024

In all honesty, the attendances at Scotland women's games continues to underwhelm amidst the growth in other nations.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024

He added that investors’ expectations were “aggressive” and said “it wouldn’t surprise us if RCL’s initial guidance underwhelms and shares experience a near-term correction.”

From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026

What other franchise underwhelms like this, year after year?

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2023

There is more of a threat from Mike and his crew than there is from anyone involved in the big deal, which may be one reason "Operation Fortune" underwhelms.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023

But it also underwhelms when it comes to the mishmash structure and the women.

From Washington Times ● May 3, 2022

Music director Tori Boutin, who underwhelms as Andrew Aguecheek, and director Miller, who aces some minor roles, are among the performers who supply musical accompaniment on guitar and other instruments.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2021

The sequence has some clever gags, but you’re distracted by the awareness of being narratively underwhelmed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Sack said there was "biological plausibility" to think such a treatment might work, but said she was "very underwhelmed by the data that exists".

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

But stocks have still underwhelmed of late: The S&P 500 dropped 0.1% Wednesday and is roughly flat this month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

That fiscal-year guidance from March underwhelmed Wall Street, prompting investor concern that the customer use of AI-driven code generation could dent the company’s future revenue streams.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 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

Many of the resulting bottles were underwhelming at best and diluted the Merlot name.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Bournemouth, who Chelsea face at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, were the first of two underwhelming Championship loan spells for Rogers, alongside a later stint at Blackpool, while he was a Manchester City player.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

However, year-over-year sales growth slowed to 17% from 18% in August and 22% in July, an underwhelming result given September is the traditional peak season for China’s auto market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Both teams had an underwhelming season opener before bouncing back last week, and Sunday's game in Denver gave them an opportunity to show their title credentials.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

People around here like football, but the atmosphere is underwhelming compared to the basketball games.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick