underwhelm
verb (used with object)
to fail to interest or astonish.
have underwhelmed
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present perfectof underwhelm.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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She pointed to two stocks in particular that have underwhelmed this year.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
But for Wales, Johnson would expect to be one of the first names on the team sheet - even if his performances have underwhelmed for some time.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
Although the Chargers have underwhelmed this season, New England has reached historic depths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
The Padres, who have underwhelmed despite having baseball’s third-highest payroll, also got RBIs from two of their other stars, Juan Soto and Manny Machado.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
However, some piecemeal steps announced by the authorities have underwhelmed markets.
From Reuters ● Jul. 24, 2023
