Definition of underwhelm in English:
underwhelm
verb
Fail to impress or make a positive impact on (someone); disappoint: American voters seem underwhelmed by the choices for president
More example sentences
- It had been a year since the last time I ventured in, however, and when I ate here last month, I must confess I was underwhelmed by the experience.
- I get the distinct impression Adam wanted me to be elated; I'm underwhelmed.
- I was rather underwhelmed by his responses, and disappointed that I didn't feel more challenged.
Origin
1950s: suggested by overwhelm.
Words that rhyme with underwhelm
antebellum, cerebellum, elm, helm, overwhelm, pelham, realm, vellumFor editors and proofreaders
Syllabification: un·der·whelm
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