Use to indicate that an objective or task has significant work remaining.

Expressing Progress

Emphasize the gap between the current status and the final goal.

Highlighting Distance

Point out a stark difference between what was expected and what is actual.

Express a letdown or dissatisfaction with a situation.

Indicate that an outcome is uncertain or not guaranteed.

Use when something is not expected to happen.

Judge someone or something as not meeting a high standard.

State that something doesn't fulfill a certain need or requirement.