Unprepossessed

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnprɪˈpɒzɛst/

Definitions of unprepossessed

adjective not influenced or biased; unbiased

Example Sentences

A1 She was unprepossessed by his flashy car and expensive clothes.

A2 The unprepossessed room had a simple and minimalist design.

B1 The unprepossessed candidate won over the voters with his honesty and sincerity.

B2 Despite her unprepossessed appearance, she had a magnetic personality that drew people to her.

C1 His unprepossessed demeanor belied his intelligence and depth of knowledge.

C2 The unprepossessed artwork captivated viewers with its raw emotion and authenticity.

adverb in an unprepossessed manner

Example Sentences

A1 She walked into the room unprepossessed, not realizing all eyes were on her.

A2 He spoke unprepossessed, without any hint of arrogance.

B1 The candidate presented herself unprepossessed, allowing her qualifications to speak for themselves.

B2 Despite his success, he remained unprepossessed and humble.

C1 The professor delivered the lecture unprepossessed, focusing solely on the subject matter.

C2 Her unprepossessed demeanor made her approachable and easy to talk to.

Examples of unprepossessed in a Sentence

formal The unprepossessed candidate impressed the interview panel with their knowledge and skills.

informal I was unprepossessed by the new restaurant at first, but the food turned out to be amazing.

slang I didn't think much of him at first, but he turned out to be unprepossessed and cool.

figurative Her unprepossessed demeanor hid a wealth of talent and creativity.

Grammatical Forms of unprepossessed

past tense

unprepossessed

plural

unprepossessed

comparative

more unprepossessed

superlative

most unprepossessed

present tense

unprepossess

future tense

will unprepossess

perfect tense

have unprepossessed

continuous tense

is unprepossessing

singular

unprepossessed

positive degree

unprepossessed

infinitive

to unprepossess

gerund

unprepossessing

participle

unprepossessed

Origin and Evolution of unprepossessed

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unprepossessed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'prepossessed' which comes from the Latin word 'praeponere' meaning 'to place before'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was not preoccupied or biased, the word 'unprepossessed' has evolved to also connote a lack of charm or attractiveness in a more modern context.