Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underwhelming
Adjective
/ˌʌndərˈwɛlmɪŋ/
Definition
Not impressive or exciting.
Examples
- The movie was quite underwhelming, lacking in action and plot depth.
- Despite the hype, the concert was underwhelming and did not live up to the reviews.
Meaning
The term describes something that fails to meet expectations or does not generate the level of excitement anticipated.
Synonyms
- Disappointing
- Lame
- Unimpressive
- Unsatisfying
- Flat
