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unimpressive

British  
/ ˌʌnɪmˈprɛsɪv /

adjective

  1. not capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc

    an unimpressive performance

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Some of what has impacted the unimpressive growth of the addressable audience for home entertainment has been the instability of the market.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Both will have raised more money in this new year, but with Crockett’s late entry and only two weeks to go to primary day, her unimpressive launch can’t help her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

"I think we've also shown that this season because we've got quite a lot of impressive wins, but we've also had unimpressive draws and losses," said Slot.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Booth knows there’s value in every life, no matter how obscure or unimpressive.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

They were all as unimpressive and ordinary as Sassafras Springs, yet each in its own way was a one-of-a-kind marvel.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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