Unimpressive: meaning, definitions and examples

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unimpressive

[ ˌʌnɪmˈprɛsɪv ]

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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.

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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.