Unimposing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-im-ˈpō-ziŋ/ un·im·pos·ing

Meaning & Definition of Unimposing

Unimposing (adjective)

  1. not large or impressive, not imposing

Unimposing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unpleasant, unappealing

    similar: unappealing, unappetizing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab, dull, homely, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly
    opposite: elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, aesthetic, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, beaming, bedazzling, bright, brightened, brilliant, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, radiant, refulgent, shining

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unimposing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unimposing:

unappealing, unappetizing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab, dull, homely, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unimposing

Words with the opposite meaning of Unimposing:

elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, aesthetic, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing

Origin & Etymology of Unimposing

First known use: 1809

Frequently Asked Questions about Unimposing

What does "Unimposing" mean?

"Unimposing" means not large or impressive, not imposing. As an adjective, it is defined as: not large or impressive, not imposing.

What is another word for "Unimposing"?

Other words for "Unimposing" include unappealing, unappetizing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming and unshapely. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unimposing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unimposing"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unimposing". Common alternatives include unappealing, unappetizing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab and dull.

What is the opposite of "Unimposing"?

Antonyms of "Unimposing" include elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid and statuesque.

Is "Unimposing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unimposing" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unimposing"?

"Unimposing" is pronounced /ˌən-im-ˈpō-ziŋ/ and divided into syllables as un·im·pos·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Unimposing"?

First known use: 1809.

What is another word for "Unimposing" meaning "as in unpleasant, unappealing"?

When "Unimposing" (adjective) means as in unpleasant, unappealing, synonyms include unappealing, unappetizing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish and frumpy. Opposites in this sense include elegant, exquisite, glorious and Junoesque.