unimpressive
/ˌʌnɪmˈpresɪv/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪmprˈɛsɪv] /ˌʌnɪmˈpresɪv/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪmprˈɛsɪv] /ˌən-im-ˈpre-siv How to pronounce unimpressive (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unimpressive — adjective
- unimpressivepositive
- more unimpressivecomparative
- most unimpressivesuperlative
1. not good, special, or important enough to win praise, notice, or admiration — ab
not good, special, or important enough to win praise, notice, or admiration — about things, performances, or efforts that are ordinary and do not stand out
The team's performance at the regional tournament was unimpressive, and they lost every match.
Eve thought the museum's new exhibition was unimpressive compared to last year's display.
compared to + noun — contrast pattern
Despite the high price, the hotel's service was unimpressive and the rooms were poorly cleaned.
Asher's first cake was unimpressive — it came out flat and dry.
Despite strong reviews, the film's second half was unimpressive and the ending felt rushed.
- mediocre
stronger negative judgment — suggests barely acceptable quality rather than simply ordinary
- ordinary
more neutral tone — describes something average without the same critical edge as 'unimpressive'
- lackluster
more formal and vivid — suggests something that lacks energy, excitement, or shine
- impressive
direct opposite — something that wins admiration or attention
- remarkable
stronger opposite — something noticeably unusual or exceptional
用法筆記
Commonly describes the result of an effort, performance, or product. Often used in a comparative structure with 'compared to' or 'next to' to highlight a contrast.