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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

underwhelms

/ˌʌndərˈhwelmz/ verb · British & US
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What does underwhelms mean?

verb

to fail to impress or overwhelm someone; to have a disappointing effect on someone.

Example

"The new restaurant's menu underwhelmed the food critic, who had been expecting something more innovative."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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