underwhelm
verb (used with object)
to fail to interest or astonish.
has been underwhelming
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present perfect progressiveof underwhelm (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Sunday's 3-0 win over fellow relegation strugglers Tottenham arrived as a major boost – but there is no escaping the fact the club's season has been underwhelming at best.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
But instead, the company has delayed the rollout of some of its most highly anticipated AI updates, and its existing AI tech has been underwhelming.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Mara’s production has been underwhelming through his first handful of college games, averaging 4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 10.8 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Iran is also playing in a weak first-round group, against a favored English team that nevertheless has been underwhelming in qualifying, an aging Wales team and a young American team.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2022
Pogba’s second stint at United has been underwhelming, however.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
