as in unprepossessing
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Recent Examples of unimposing
The unimposing storefront has been converted from a garage and still bears the hallmarks of one; Nelson was out by the side entrance chatting with neighbors as their children played.
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Jennifer Wilson, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2023
And yet Greece claimed that the existence of this rather unimposing nation-state posed a serious threat to its territorial integrity.
—Victor A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2018
One team set for a quiet start is two-time defending national champion Georgia, which will face an unimposing early-season slate of Tenessee-Martin, Ball State, South Carolina and Alabama-Birmingham.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
We’re particularly obsessed with the mosaic ceilings and tiled flooring, dating back to the end of the 19th century, which bring a sense of unimposing grandeur.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 Apr. 2023
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Jennifer Wilson, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2023
And yet Greece claimed that the existence of this rather unimposing nation-state posed a serious threat to its territorial integrity.
—Victor A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2018
One team set for a quiet start is two-time defending national champion Georgia, which will face an unimposing early-season slate of Tenessee-Martin, Ball State, South Carolina and Alabama-Birmingham.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
We’re particularly obsessed with the mosaic ceilings and tiled flooring, dating back to the end of the 19th century, which bring a sense of unimposing grandeur.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimposing
Adjective
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The artist himself, however, was rather more unprepossessing.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2023
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The bishop has an amiable, unprepossessing manner, with a slight stoop and a twinkly smile.—
Nathaniel Rich Stacy Kranitz,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Applying a powder or mineral foundation before applying concealer will cause your makeup to look cakey and unappealing once the liquid concealer hits the powder foundation.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Something like ‘Terrifier,’ for example, so successful, so well done, absolutely unappealing to me, like in every possible way.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Castillo’s short novel is a giddy character study of an unpleasant young male type.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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To neutralize unpleasant smells, add a few pots of aromatic herbs, like rosemary and lavender.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Think eggs to order but fiction, served on the same plate as the most unappetizing breakfast imaginable.—
Elisabeth Egan,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Even if Cameron is fortunate enough to avert further unrest, the menu for the remainder of his term remains an unappetizing mix of austerity and vague appeals for moral renewal.—
Jonathan Hopkin,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2011
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“Unimposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimposing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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