unimposing

adjective

un·​im·​pos·​ing ˌən-im-ˈpō-ziŋ How to pronounce unimposing (audio)
Synonyms of unimposingnext
: not large or impressive : not imposing
a physically unimposing man

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As shown, the new stadium is simple, unimposing and not unattractive. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 When Trible arrived, the school had a small endowment and an unimposing campus. — Brandi Kellam, ProPublica, 22 Dec. 2023 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 The Reds, meanwhile, made the postseason with one of the more unimposing offenses in the National League. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unimposing

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unimposing was in 1809

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“Unimposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unimposing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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