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- [uhn-im-poh-zing]
- /ˌʌn ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ/
- /ˌʌnɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-im-poh-zing]
- /ˌʌn ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ/
Definitions of unimposing word
- adjective unimposing not imposing; unimpressive: an unimposing spectacle; a man of unimposing stature. 1
- adjective unimposing not grand or impressive 0
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Origin of unimposing
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; un-1 + imposing
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Parts of speech for Unimposing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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unimposing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unimposing
adj unimposing
- down home — of, relating to, or exhibiting the simple, familiar, or folksy qualities associated with one's family or with rural areas, especially of the southern U.S.: down-home cooking; down-home hospitality.
- easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- free-spirited — characterized by independence and unconventionality
- laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
adjective unimposing
- inelaborate — Not elaborate; crude; unfinished.
Antonyms for unimposing
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