いまいち
Meanings
1
not quite right; not very good; somewhat lacking
usually written using kana alonecolloquial
Colloquial adverb expressing mild dissatisfaction; something is okay but falls short of expectations. Often used with negative or hesitant phrasing.
See also: 今ひとつ
That movie wasn't really that great, was it.
I don't quite get the explanation.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉はいまいちだX is so-so / not quite good enough
This movie was kind of disappointing.
- いまいち〈動詞〉ないnot quite able to do X / not entirely X
I can't quite understand his explanation.
- いまいち〈形容詞〉not very [adjective]
The food at this restaurant isn't very good.