CEFR C1

underwhelmed

verb

Meaning

Fail to impress or excite someone as much as expected.

Examples

The sequel was a massive disappointment that managed to underwhelm even the most loyal fans of the original.
Critics were largely underwhelmed by the director's latest attempt at a summer blockbuster.

Synonyms: disappoint, let down, dissatisfy, fail to impress

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underwhelmed (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈwɛlm/

Definition

Fail to impress or excite someone as much as expected.

Examples

The sequel was a massive disappointment that managed to underwhelm even the most loyal fans of the original.
Critics were largely underwhelmed by the director's latest attempt at a summer blockbuster.
I was hoping for a gourmet meal, but the bland presentation and small portions really underwhelmed me.

How to Use underwhelmed

be underwhelmed by (prepositional phrase): To feel a lack of excitement caused by something specific. — "The audience was clearly underwhelmed by the lackluster performance."
underwhelm someone (collocation): Transitive use where the subject causes the feeling of disappointment. — "The weak plot twist really served to underwhelm the viewers."

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