underw

v. t. To undervalue. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

imp. of Undergo. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To interest less than anticipated; to be dull to (a person). [ PJC ]

a. 1. Less interesting than expected; dull. [ PJC ]

2. Smaller than expected or hoped; as, an underwhelming response. [ PJC ]

n. 1. (Zool.) One of the posterior wings of an insect. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of noctuid moths belonging to Catocala and allied genera, in which the hind wings are banded with red and black or other conspicuous colors. Many of the species are called red underwing. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Weak in intellect; half-witted; silly. [ R. ] Bp. Kennet. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Small trees and bushes that grow among large trees; coppice; underbrush; -- formerly used in the plural. [ 1913 Webster ]

Shrubs and underwoods look well enough while they grow within the shade of oaks and cedars. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Underworked r Underwrought p. pr. & vb. n. Underworking. ] 1. To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine. [ 1913 Webster ]

But thou from loving England art so far,
That thou hast underwrought his lawful king. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another. [ 1913 Webster ]