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unimpressive

UK/'ʌnɪm'prɛsɪv/US/.ʌnim'presiv/
A2

Definitions

adj.

Not impressive; ordinary and failing to attract admiration

平淡无奇的,不出色的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
im-not, opposite of
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=unimpressive

un- (not) + impressive = 'not impressive' — leaving no strong mark, unremarkable.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.distinctly unimpressive明显平庸
  • 2.unimpressive performance乏善可陈的表现
  • 3.unimpressive results不出色的结果

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The team turned in an unimpressive performance.

  • 2.

    The building's exterior is distinctly unimpressive.

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