underwhelming

Meanings

• adjective

  Failing to inspire enthusiasm or respect; anticlimactic.

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Antonyms

overwhelming

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Synonyms

bland , blasé , disappointing , insipid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with underwhelming
dazzling , amazing , amazingling , astonishing , enthralling

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Variants

List of all variants of underwhelming that leads to same result
underwhelm , underwhelmed , underwhelming , underwhelms

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Etymology

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Late 19th century. Originally under + whelming, past participle of underwhelm.

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Trivia

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1. The term underwhelming was first used in print in the late 19th century.

2. Underwhelming can also be used as a verb to mean 'to fail to inspire enthusiasm or respect'.

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Related Concepts

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1. anticlimax: An event or situation that fails to meet expectations, often following a climax.

2. disappointment: The feeling of not having one's expectations met or of being let down.

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Culture

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Underwhelming is often used to describe experiences or situations that do not live up to expectations. It can be used in various contexts, such as in literature, art, or everyday life.

How to Memorize "underwhelming"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you expected something exciting but were left feeling underwhelmed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word underwhelming with a deflated balloon or a flat tire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Underwhelming: Unmet Expectations, Resulting in Disappointment' to remember the meaning of the word.

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