unimposing

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for unimposing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimposing
Adjective
  • The artist himself, however, was rather more unprepossessing.
    Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • Does the bride-to-be who spurns a line of unappealing suitors represent a Ukraine facing difficult choices?
    Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The key to success often lies in effective marketing, but for many writers, the thought of self-promotion is overwhelming, confusing, and, frankly, unappealing.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Daily use by adolescents and adults can result in another unpleasant side effect: uncontrollable vomiting, according to a 2021 study.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
  • Vivian Yin’s will contains an unpleasant surprise for her daughters.
    Ilana Masad, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Despite their unappetizing taste and tough texture, Osage orange fruits may still offer surprising benefits.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Until fairly recently, gluten-free options were both scarce and unappetizing.
    Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Unimposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimposing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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