underwhelming

Also used as

underwhelming is also the present participle and gerund of underwhelm.

underwhelming meaning in Arabic

Examples of underwhelming in a sentence

• Now, if the overwhelming majority of Germans are enemies, it follows that the underwhelming minority of Germans must be friendly.1918 December 26, Musical Courier, volume 77:
• But in Washington and just about everywhere else, sales of "The Secret Man," Bob Woodward's story of the source known as Deep Throat, have been underwhelming.2005 August 17, Edward Wyatt, “Sales Lag for Book on Deep Throat”, in New York Times:
• When compared with the superb ÖBB Railjet or Italy's Frecciarossa (Red Arrow), to cite just two examples, the Government-procured Intercity Express Trains (IETs) are somewhat underwhelming.2022 March 9, Ben Jones, “RAIL Supplement: Return Ticket”, in RAIL, number 952, page 28 (supplement):

Synonyms of underwhelming

• bland
• blasé
• insipid
• disappointing

Antonyms

• overwhelming

Forms of underwhelming

Origin of underwhelming

Facetious play on overwhelm, with under.

Words formed from underwhelming

• underwhelmingly

Questions about underwhelming

What does underwhelming mean?

Underwhelming means failing to interest; not as exciting as promised or expected.

What is underwhelming in Arabic?

Underwhelming in Arabic is خَيْبَة أَمَل (ḵaybat ʔamal). See Underwhelming meaning in Arabic.

How do you use underwhelming in a sentence?

Now, if the overwhelming majority of Germans are enemies, it follows that the underwhelming minority of Germans must be friendly.

What part of speech is underwhelming?

Underwhelming is an adjective.