unimposing
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unimposing
Example Sentences
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Unlike the ocean, whose breakers instantly communicate danger, the culprit in a flooding event could be as unimposing as a tiny creek or a clogged storm drain.
From Slate • Jul. 24, 2025
Her presence has been described as gentle, quiet and unimposing.
From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021
He was an unimposing man whom Men’s Journal would describe as “the last person you’d peg as a spy - until you find out he was one.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2021
He was an unimposing man whom Men’s Journal would describe as “the last person you’d peg as a spy — until you find out he was one.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2021
He was surprised how unimposing the brownstone looked now.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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