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

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown, said the appointment of Mr Fiddelke was likely to underwhelm investors.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 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

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

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

Bond traders were underwhelmed Wednesday when Bessent indicated that the first of a series of buyback operations through early November would be only up to $6 billion.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Unlike the victorious women, the men have largely underwhelmed in major tournaments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 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

All these factors show that the underwhelming buyback operation on Thursday is not a “saving grace,” said Will Compernolle, macro strategist at FHN Financial.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Despite their underwhelming start, only three teams have a higher xG difference so far.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

This would all be pretty underwhelming were it not for the ticketing issues instigated by the club's touting crackdown that has annoyed so many in the fanbase.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The Treasury market’s painful rout intensified Thursday, after an underwhelming auction of 30-year U.S. government debt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s first beefed-up buyback operation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Does she really want to hear about her daughter’s deeply underwhelming and unhappy existence in school?

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day