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

Examples of unimpressive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Audio performance is satisfying but unimpressive, which is again typical. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Although their first two games have been relatively unimpressive, their defense finally showed up in the second half against the Jets. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Mendoza opened the year 34-47, and Green managed an unimpressive 37-38 stretch to finish out the string. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unimpressive

• retrogressive
• unprogressive
• aggressive
• compressive
• concessive
• depressive
• excessive
• expressive
• impressive
• obsessive
• oppressive
• possessive