Unimpressive

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌənɪmˈprɛsɪv/

Definitions of unimpressive

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unimpressive' describes something that does not make a strong or favorable impact.

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was unimpressive, but I still enjoyed watching it.

A2 The presentation was unimpressive and lacked any real substance.

B1 The restaurant had an unimpressive menu with limited options.

B2 The new smartphone's features were unimpressive compared to its competitors.

C1 The artist's latest work was unimpressive, failing to capture the audience's attention.

C2 Despite the hype, the performance was unimpressive and left the critics unimpressed.

Examples of unimpressive in a Sentence

formal The candidate's performance during the interview was unimpressive.

informal The movie we saw last night was pretty unimpressive.

slang That new restaurant everyone is talking about? It's totally unimpressive.

figurative His attempt to impress her with his cooking skills was unimpressive at best.

Grammatical Forms of unimpressive

past tense

unimpressed

plural

unimpressives

comparative

less impressive

superlative

least impressive

present tense

is unimpressive

future tense

will be unimpressive

perfect tense

has been unimpressive

continuous tense

is being unimpressive

singular

unimpressive

positive degree

impressive

infinitive

to unimpress

gerund

unimpressing

participle

unimpressed

Origin and Evolution of unimpressive

First Known Use: 1827 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unimpressive' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'impressive' meaning 'evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that did not evoke admiration or respect, the word 'unimpressive' has evolved to also convey a lack of impact, significance, or importance.