It’s kinda like you can be DISgruntled, but nobody is ever just gruntled.
and the opposite of disappointed is reappointed…?
Since we don’t often storm castle gates, the original usage of whelmed has lost currency. And overwhelmed feels bigger.
dogday Premium Member about 6 years ago
It’s kinda like you can be DISgruntled, but nobody is ever just gruntled.
gopher gofer about 6 years ago
and the opposite of disappointed is reappointed…?
mhopkin about 6 years ago
Since we don’t often storm castle gates, the original usage of whelmed has lost currency. And overwhelmed feels bigger.