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- [im-pres-iv]
- /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/
- /ˌʌn.ɪmˈprest/
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- [im-pres-iv]
- /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/
Definitions of unimpressive word
- adjective unimpressive having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance. 1
- adjective unimpressive not remarkable or impactful 1
- adjective unimpressive If you describe someone or something as unimpressive, you mean they appear very ordinary, without any special or exciting qualities. 0
- adjective unimpressive not capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc 0
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Origin of unimpressive
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; impress1 + -ive
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Parts of speech for Unimpressive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unimpressive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unimpressive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unimpressive
adj unimpressive
- characterless — If you describe something as characterless, you mean that it is dull and uninteresting.
- garden variety — common, usual, or ordinary; unexceptional.
adjective unimpressive
- ineffectual — not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy.
- laughable — such as to cause laughter; funny; amusing; ludicrous.
Antonyms for unimpressive
adj unimpressive
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- arresting — attracting attention; striking
- arrestive — tending to arrest
- astonishing — Something that is astonishing is very surprising.
adjective unimpressive
- celebrious — (obsolete) famous.
- dazzling — Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful.
- elegant — Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
- estimable — Worthy of great respect.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
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