CEFR C1

underwhelming

adjective

Meaning

Failing to impress or excite someone; not as good as expected.

Examples

The concert was a bit underwhelming, with only a few people in the audience.
He gave an underwhelming performance in the school play.

Synonyms: disappointing, unimpressive, lackluster, mediocre

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underwhelming (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌn.dərˈwel.mɪŋ/

Definition

Failing to impress or excite someone; not as good as expected.

Examples

The concert was a bit underwhelming, with only a few people in the audience.
He gave an underwhelming performance in the school play.
Despite the hype, the new restaurant's food was surprisingly underwhelming.

How to Use underwhelming

underwhelmingly (adverb): In an underwhelming manner. — "The event was underwhelmingly organized."

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