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

As good as Saka is for the team, his numbers slightly underwhelm, so getting him closer to goal would allow him to score or assist more himself.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026

Any policy-related tailwinds will likely underwhelm investor expectations, too, the firm said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

Treasury auctions last week underwhelmed, said Tom di Galoma, a managing director at Mischler Financial Group, who pointed to yields that came in higher than expected.

From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

However, some in the pork industry remain underwhelmed by Spain's efforts to contain the virus.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 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

Disorganized and under-publicized, the event was underwhelming, Hardin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

The AWD 2.0-liter EcoBoost package delivers underwhelming fuel economy as it is.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

When Gen. Munir became army chief in 2022, many observers saw him as an underwhelming choice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Even his arrival is an anomaly, given Ipswich were obliged to buy him following promotion despite an underwhelming loan spell.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

She doesn’t understand why these Deckers aren’t home with loved ones, particularly those two teen boys today, who, as they were leaving, talked about how underwhelming the virtual reality experience was.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera