Unimpressive: meaning, definitions and examples
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unimpressive
[ ˌʌnɪmˈprɛsɪv ]
appearance
Not capable of impressing or attracting attention; dull, uninspiring, or unremarkable.
Synonyms
mediocre, ordinary, unremarkable
Examples of usage
- The presentation was unimpressive, lacking any innovative ideas.
- His unimpressive performance led to his dismissal from the team.
quality
Not achieving the desired effect or result; inadequate or below expectations.
Synonyms
below par, disappointing, subpar
Examples of usage
- The unimpressive response from the audience was disappointing.
- His unimpressive resume did not help him land the job.
Translations
Translations of the word "unimpressive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem graça
🇮🇳 अप्रभावी
🇩🇪 unbeeindruckend
🇮🇩 tidak mengesankan
🇺🇦 невражаючий
🇵🇱 nieimponujący
🇯🇵 印象的でない
🇫🇷 peu impressionnant
🇪🇸 poco impresionante
🇹🇷 etkileyici olmayan
🇰🇷 인상적이지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مثير للإعجاب
🇨🇿 nepůsobivý
🇸🇰 nepôsobivý
🇨🇳 不令人印象深刻
🇸🇮 neimpresiven
🇮🇸 óáhrifamikið
🇰🇿 әсерлі емес
🇬🇪 არასაინტერესო
🇦🇿 təəssüratsız
🇲🇽 poco impresionante
Word origin
The word 'unimpressive' originated in the late 18th century, from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'impressive' meaning 'evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill'. It has been used to describe things or people that fail to make a significant impact or leave a lasting impression.
See also: impressed, impression, impressionable, impressions, impressive, impressively, impressiveness, unimpressed.