unimpressionable

adjective

Definition of unimpressionablenext
as in tricky

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimpressionable
  1. tricky
  2. subtle
  3. crafty
  4. cunning
  5. shrewd
  6. wily
  7. slippery
  8. foxy
Adjective
  • Defender Josh Yaro put Boise (14-8-7) on the board in the 11th minute in front of 7,219 fans, heading home a cross from Barea after a tricky corner kick.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Sounds simple on paper, but this is a very tricky thing to achieve.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of tricky
Adjective
  • In Lepecki’s account, the gesture again demonstrated that stillness in dance always vibrates with subtle motion.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Against a backdrop of wilting flowers that left a subtle funk in the air, designer Glenn Martens once again put forth ideas that challenged conventions of beautiful clothing.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • This year, there’s something for nearly every interest, from cheese lovers and bookworms to crafty adults and puzzle enthusiasts.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Soto has been crafty on the base paths, recording nine steals on 12 attempts.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of crafty
Adjective
  • Magpies are opportunistic scavengers, incredibly cunning and deceitful and capable of calculated deception.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Last week, Alan Cumming’s cunning competition empire The Traitors unsheathed its most diabolical twist yet.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of cunning
Adjective
  • With the blessing of the shrewd but motherly Headmistress Francis (Heather Alicia Simms), Paulina has decided to compete in the Miss Ghana 1986 pageant, hoping to reach the Miss Universe competition.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The potentially shrewd long game for the Dolphins would be drafting Smith - the top prospect seemingly with the lowest floor and highest ceiling - and then wait until 2028 for a quarterback.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • The movie was initially teased with a wily fake relationship.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Italian champions’ addition of Three Lions — England internationals John Stones, Curtis Jones and Djed Spence — is aimed at bringing more dynamism to a wily group who have reached two Champions League finals in four years.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of wily
Adjective
  • Look for stairs without secure handrails, slippery bath surfaces, high tub walls and layouts that require awkward stepping or turning.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Look for stairs without secure handrails, slippery surfaces, high tub walls and layouts that require awkward stepping or turning.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of slippery
Adjective
  • Over the weekend, his foxy friend Pete Hegseth announced a new policy that requires journalists with Pentagon press credentials to sign a pledge promising not to report information that hasn't been explicitly authorized for release, that includes unclassified information.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Over the weekend, his foxy friend, Pete Hegseth, announced a new policy that requires journalists with Pentagon press credentials to sign a pledge promising not to report information that hasn't been explicitly authorized for release.
    — Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of foxy
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“Unimpressionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimpressionable. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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