underwhelm

After so much, hype, hope and expectation of a classic contest it proved to be a slightly underwhelming affair given the quality of the two players on show.

Johnston, who has made significant strides after an underwhelming rookie season last year, owned up to his mistakes.

I am guessing this is Amorim's first visit to Ipswich and he will probably be a bit underwhelmed, because there are much nicer cities in East Anglia to visit.

That morning Gaetz was not even on the shortlist for the position of America’s top law officer, according to Politico, but Trump had felt underwhelmed by his other options.

It’s just the preceding rising action that feels a bit underwhelming.