underwhelmed

Definition of underwhelmednext
past tense of underwhelm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwhelmed
Verb
  • These days, the aviary houses parakeets that are mostly rejects from friends whose kids got bored with them.
    Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Skiing and Snowboarding Winter Park Resort is a true family-friendly resort with a great ski school and learning area, but advanced skiers won’t be bored.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • He's been jaded by, uh, Southern California surf culture.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Their early months of dating were a whirlwind as Demmer, a stranger to the spotlight, and Humphrey, jaded by the glare of fame, got to know each other — trying to keep it as private as possible.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.
    Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Underwhelmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwhelmed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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