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underwhelmed

ADJECTIVE

fail to interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disappoint let down

STRONG

baffle balk confound dismay

WEAK

depress disenchant displease lower

Example Sentences

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Ackman has long been laying the groundwork for PSUS, having walked away from an earlier attempt in 2024 that underwhelmed investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

She pointed to two stocks in particular that have underwhelmed this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The speech reads like a cry of frustration from a senior Labour figure who feels underwhelmed by what she sees as the party's underpowered performance in office.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

But he abandoned plans after investors were underwhelmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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