unimpressive
adjective
un·im·pres·sive ˌən-im-ˈpre-siv 
: not attracting or deserving particular attention, admiration, or interest : not impressive
an unimpressive performance
a small, unimpressive building
unimpressively adverb
unimpressiveness noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There are multiple question marks coming out of the close win, none bigger than the state of an offensive line that was projected to improve after a down 2021 season but was mostly unimpressive against Texas. 
Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 We are now faced with a gruesome leadership contest between some of the most unimpressive and unappealing men and women in public life for a long time. Geoffrey Wheatcroft, The New Republic, 11 July 2022 The combination of Biden’s age and Kamala Harris’ unimpressive start to her vice-presidential years has left the Democrats in limbo. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 After three episodes, unimpressive ratings led the network to retool the creative team, and its sprawling roster of 10 series regulars (in addition to rotating guest stars) was whittled down to five. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2022 England's record against tomorrow's opponents Sweden is equally unimpressive, losing their last two matches against them and winning only three out of 26 meetings with the Scandinavians. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Charmed might have taken the top spot if not for an unimpressive IMDB score of 7.1/10 and a lack of a Tomatometer score. Amanda Ostuni, EW.com, 28 June 2022 So Myers went the garage-sale route, assembling an unimpressive Bum Unit — Andre Iguodala’s term for the second string. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 June 2022 Unfortunately, Volvo didn't upgrade the plug-in's unimpressive onboard charger. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 7 June 2022 See More
Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 We are now faced with a gruesome leadership contest between some of the most unimpressive and unappealing men and women in public life for a long time. Geoffrey Wheatcroft, The New Republic, 11 July 2022 The combination of Biden’s age and Kamala Harris’ unimpressive start to her vice-presidential years has left the Democrats in limbo. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 After three episodes, unimpressive ratings led the network to retool the creative team, and its sprawling roster of 10 series regulars (in addition to rotating guest stars) was whittled down to five. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2022 England's record against tomorrow's opponents Sweden is equally unimpressive, losing their last two matches against them and winning only three out of 26 meetings with the Scandinavians. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Charmed might have taken the top spot if not for an unimpressive IMDB score of 7.1/10 and a lack of a Tomatometer score. Amanda Ostuni, EW.com, 28 June 2022 So Myers went the garage-sale route, assembling an unimpressive Bum Unit — Andre Iguodala’s term for the second string. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 June 2022 Unfortunately, Volvo didn't upgrade the plug-in's unimpressive onboard charger. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 7 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1760, in the meaning defined above
unimpressive
adjective
1
as in uninspiring
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- uninspiring
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- poor
- pitiful
- pathetic
- miserable
- wretched
- pitiable
- sorry
- impressive
- deplorable
- lamentable
- regrettable
- piteous
- rueful
- emotional
- heartbreaking
- inspiring
- heartrending
2
as in unaffecting
Synonyms & Similar Words
- unaffecting
- unemotional
- emotionless
- dispassionate
- detached
- cold
- cool
- deadpan
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- impressive
- emotional
- poignant
- moving
- significant
- meaningful
- stirring
- expressive
- eloquent
- impactful
- touching
- affecting
- feeling
- responsive
- sensitive
- demonstrative
- passionate
- excitable
3
as in unheroic
Synonyms & Similar Words
- unheroic
- unimposing
- mediocre
- unprepossessing
- humble
- modest
- lowly
- average
- shabby
- ordinary
- puny
- insignificant
- meretricious
- abject
- sordid
- paltry
- trivial
- run-of-the-mill
- second-rate
- measly
- petty
- trifling
- common
- mean
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- massive
- splendid
- magnificent
- glorious
- grandiose
- proud
- heroic
- majestic
- noble
- imposing
- imperial
- epic
- monumental
- grand
- royal
- tremendous
- stupendous
- regal
- gallant
- monstrous
- prodigious
- baronial
- colossal
- stately
- august
- heroical
- magnific
- Homeric
- princely
- queenly
- kingly
- lordly
- religionless
- religions
- religiopolitical
- religiose
- religiosities
- religiosity
- religioso
- religious
- religious education
- religious house
- religious humanism
- religious naturalism
- Religious of the Cenacle
- Religious of the Sacred Heart
- religiously
- religiousness
- religiousnesses
- reline
- relined
- relines
- relining
- relink
- relinked
- relinking
- relinks