- past tense form of underwhelm.
- past participle of underwhelm.
underwhelmed
Example Sentences
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Unlike the victorious women, the men have largely underwhelmed in major tournaments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Treasury auctions last week underwhelmed, said Tom di Galoma, a managing director at Mischler Financial Group, who pointed to yields that came in higher than expected.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Whenever the message left the faithful underwhelmed, the stocks hit an air pocket and fell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
However, some in the pork industry remain underwhelmed by Spain's efforts to contain the virus.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
“As aquatic spectacles go, I am a trifle underwhelmed by your lake. Is this where the swans are?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
