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unimposing

un·im·pos·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-im-poh-zing]
    • /ˌʌn ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ/
    • /ˌʌnɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
exclamation

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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms 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

Antonyms for unimposing

adj unimposing

  • fab — fabulous (def 2).
  • fabber — fabulous (def 2).
  • grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
  • grandiose — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.

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