Underwhelming
verb (used with object), Informal.
1.
to fail to interest or astonish:
After all the ballyhoo, most critics were underwhelmed by the movie.
underwhelming
/ˌʌndəˈwɛlmɪŋ/
adjective
1.
failing to make a positive impact or impression; disappointing
verb
1.
(transitive) to make no positive impact or impression on; disappoint
under the wire
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