underwhelming

present participle of underwhelm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwhelming
Verb
  • Her mix of funky statement pieces and essentials strikes the ideal balance—proof that wearable doesn’t have to mean boring.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The monochrome noir look is a default of fashion house designers and global creatives—basic is far from boring in Milan.
    Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • So people shouldn’t swim against the current, which puts them at risk of tiring out.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The leanness and intensity of the production — a 35-day shoot, with only 11 days in the main location — were exhilarating but wearying.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Underwhelming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwhelming. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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