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Term: underwhelming

Definition: (adjective) Failing to impress or meet expectations; lackluster or disappointing.

Sense 1: When something is underwhelming, it does not leave a strong or positive impression, falling short of what was anticipated or hoped for.

Example sentences:

1. The movie received mixed reviews and was overall underwhelming.
2. I expected the concert to be spectacular, but it turned out to be underwhelming.
3. The team's performance was underwhelming, and they failed to win the championship.

Sense 2: Used humorously or ironically, an underwhelming situation or experience can be seen as unexpectedly unimpressive or anticlimactic.

Example sentences:

1. The highly anticipated reveal of the new product turned out to be underwhelming and left many disappointed.
2. After waiting in line for hours, the famous singer's brief appearance on stage was quite underwhelming.
3. Despite the extravagant setup, the party turned out to be underwhelming with boring activities.

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