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

Wall Street appears underwhelmed, too, with several price target cuts following the report.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The speech reads like a cry of frustration from a senior Labour figure who feels underwhelmed by what she sees as the party's underpowered performance in office.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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