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unimposing

American  
[uhn-im-poh-zing] / ˌʌn ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not imposing; unimpressive.

    an unimposing spectacle; a man of unimposing stature.


Etymology

Origin of unimposing

First recorded in 1730–40; un- 1 + imposing

Example Sentences

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Unlike the ocean, whose breakers instantly communicate danger, the culprit in a flooding event could be as unimposing as a tiny creek or a clogged storm drain.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2025

Her presence has been described as gentle, quiet and unimposing.

From New York Times Dec. 8, 2021

He was an unimposing man whom Men’s Journal would describe as “the last person you’d peg as a spy - until you find out he was one.”

From Washington Times Apr. 29, 2021

He was an unimposing man whom Men’s Journal would describe as “the last person you’d peg as a spy — until you find out he was one.”

From Seattle Times Apr. 29, 2021

For a power, he was very unimposing, short and chubby.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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