unimpressive

[US]/ˌʌnim'presiv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not leaving a strong impression; not very good.

Example Sentences

His personal presence is unimpressive and his speech contemptible.

The performance was unimpressive, lacking energy and enthusiasm.

The restaurant had an unimpressive menu with limited options.

Her unimpressive presentation failed to capture the audience's attention.

The movie received unimpressive reviews from critics.

Despite his efforts, his unimpressive grades did not improve.

The team's unimpressive performance led to their defeat.

The company's unimpressive sales figures raised concerns among investors.

His unimpressive resume made it difficult for him to find a job.

The singer's unimpressive vocals disappointed the audience.

The museum had an unimpressive collection of artifacts.

Real-world Examples

Hiro held up a small, unimpressive twelve-inch robot.

Source: Big Hero 6 (audiobook)

When you 're weak and unimpressive, they belittle you.

Source: Healthy little secrets

This criminal with the sack on his head seemed? ...? unimpressive.

Source: Business Weekly

This criminal with the sack on his head seemed...unimpressive.

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

The test unit looks surprisingly unimpressive: a shiny cylindrical drum only about 16 feet tall, resembling an oversize water heater.

Source: The Atlantic Monthly (Article Edition)

See, this little thing, although it looks unimpressive, may be the most important animal that we've ever discovered in our history.

Source: The wonders of the universe.

Which is not unimpressive, even among monoliths - Well, no

Source: Angel in America Part One

For some say, " His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his speaking amounts to nothing" .

Source: 47 2 Corinthians Musical Bible Theater Version - NIV

They are not allowed to be shy, hesitant, confused, quiet or unimpressive to strangers — for all this would devastate and madden an already precariously balanced parent.

Source: The school of life

Or they do have a job that sounds unimpressive but their interests are very broad and they might be the ideal person to go around an antiques market with.

Source: Sociology of Social Relations (Video Version)

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