Unimpressive: meaning, definitions and examples

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unimpressive

 

[ ˌʌnɪmˈprɛsɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,218 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.