fail to meet expectations

Definitions

To fall short of a required or anticipated standard of performance or quality.

To prove inadequate or insufficient in fulfilling a specific obligation or promise.

Examples

The new product launch was considered a disappointment because it continued to fail to meet expectations regarding sales volume.

If the project continues to fail to meet expectations, the management team will be forced to reconsider the current strategy.

Synonyms

fall short underperform miss the mark come up short disappoint

Antonyms

exceed expectations surpass goals outperform succeed hit the mark