underwhelmed
/ˌʌndəˈwelmd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌndɚwˈɛlmd] /ˌʌndərˈwelmd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌndɚwˈɛlmd] /ˌən-dər-ˈ(h)welm How to pronounce underwhelm (audio)/ (ame, mw)
underwhelmed — adjective
- underwhelmedpositive
- more underwhelmedcomparative
- most underwhelmedsuperlative
1. not feeling much admiration or excitement because something seems less good than
not feeling much admiration or excitement because something seems less good than you expected.
After the trailer, Gabriel felt underwhelmed by the full movie.
feel underwhelmed by + thing
Marta looked underwhelmed when the bakery's famous cake finally arrived.
look underwhelmed when + clause
We were slightly underwhelmed by the hotel room after seeing the photos.
Liang sounded underwhelmed after the recruiter described the salary package.
The crowd seemed underwhelmed by the singer's slow encore.
- unimpressed
close everyday synonym that simply says something failed to win admiration
- disappointed
stronger and more openly negative when hopes were not met
- lukewarm
often describes weak enthusiasm rather than a reaction after hype
文法句型
feel underwhelmed by + thing
look underwhelmed when + clause
be slightly underwhelmed
用法筆記
Often followed by by before the thing that caused the reaction. Usually milder than disappointed: you expected more, but you are not necessarily upset.
常見錯誤
underwhelmed — verb
- underwhelmedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- underwhelmeds3rd person singular
- underwhelmeding-ing form
- underwhelmededpast simple
1. to make someone feel less interested or pleased than they expected to feel.
to make someone feel less interested or pleased than they expected to feel.
The sequel underwhelmed critics who loved the director's first film.
underwhelm + critics
Cheap paper and dull colors underwhelmed customers at the book fair.
underwhelm + customers
The mayor's short speech underwhelmed voters waiting for a bold plan.
Even the final fireworks underwhelmed the children on the beach.
Walid worried that the simple menu might underwhelm new guests.
- disappoint
broader and often stronger when expectations are not met
- bore
focuses more on lack of interest than on failed promise
- flatten
more informal and often about weakening excitement or energy
文法句型
underwhelm + critics/customers
underwhelm + object with + weak result
might underwhelm + object
用法筆記
Object is usually the audience, customer, voter, or guest who reacts. Common with reviews of films, meals, speeches, and products.