underwhelm
verb (used with object)
to fail to interest or astonish.
are underwhelming
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present progressiveof underwhelm.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The first reviews are underwhelming, but the film is still expected to do well at the box office.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2023
His numbers — 703 yards, two TDs, three picks, eight sacks and a 69.3 rating — are underwhelming and not eye-pleasing to Watson, who led the league with 4,823 yards passing in 2020.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
The tried and true Sony features like adaptive sound control, EQ customization, and even Speak to Chat continue to work just fine, but the new extras are underwhelming and come off as half-baked toss-ins.
From The Verge ● May 18, 2022
A few months into my new pumping journey, the results are underwhelming.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2021
The results, it's safe to say, are underwhelming.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2019
