Unimpressed

Pronunciation: /ˌənɪmˈprɛst/

Definitions of unimpressed

adjective describes a lack of being impressed or not being affected by something

Example Sentences

A1 I was unimpressed with the movie because it was boring.

A2 She seemed unimpressed with the new restaurant we went to.

B1 The presentation left me unimpressed as it lacked substance.

B2 Despite the hype, the performance left me unimpressed.

C1 As a seasoned critic, he was unimpressed by the amateurish production.

C2 The renowned chef was unimpressed by the quality of the ingredients used in the dish.

Examples of unimpressed in a Sentence

formal The board members were unimpressed with the company's quarterly performance.

informal I showed my friends the new movie, but they were totally unimpressed.

slang I tried to impress my date with my dance moves, but she was so unimpressed.

figurative The artist's latest work left me unimpressed, lacking the emotional depth I was hoping for.

Grammatical Forms of unimpressed

• past tense: unimpressed
• plural: unimpressed
• comparative: more unimpressed
• superlative: most unimpressed
• present tense: unimpresses
• future tense: will unimpress
• perfect tense: has unimpressed
• continuous tense: is unimpressing
• singular: unimpressed
• positive degree: impressed
• infinitive: to unimpress
• gerund: unimpressing
• participle: unimpressed

Origin and Evolution of unimpressed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unimpressed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'impressed' which comes from the Latin word 'impressus' meaning 'pressed into or upon'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to indicate a lack of being affected or influenced by something, the word 'unimpressed' has evolved to also convey a sense of disdain or indifference towards something.