underwhelm
verb (used with object)
to fail to interest or astonish.
has underwhelmed
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present perfectof underwhelm (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Tesla’s last vehicle launch was in 2023 with the Cybertruck, which has underwhelmed relative to Musk’s massive expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 26, 2026
The 2026 quarterback class has underwhelmed some pundits, with more excitement about the players who might be available the following year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
Scott has underwhelmed in the first season of his four-year, $72-million contract with the team, posting a 4.14 ERA in 47 outings with only 19 saves in 26 opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
New York hired Daboll in the hopes he could bring better play out of Jones, who has underwhelmed since being taken sixth overall in the 2019 draft.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2022
But the company's Brazil strategy so far has underwhelmed despite Exxon spending $4 billion with partners on drilling rights there over the past five years.
From Reuters ● Feb. 14, 2022
