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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

Rangers' number nine ended up with four shots and no goals in a busy display but is still looking for consistency, while Andreas Skov Olsen underwhelmed again before being withdrawn at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The owner of Zales and Kay logged solid holiday-season earnings, though guidance underwhelmed.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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