unimpressed

adjective

un·​im·​pressed ˌən-im-ˈprest How to pronounce unimpressed (audio)
: not made to feel particular admiration or interest : not impressed
was unimpressed by/with the choices they offered

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Rosler, a former East Germany international who infamously wore a T-shirt bearing the message ‘Rosler’s Grandad Bombed Old Trafford’, was seriously unimpressed to be left out. Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024 The owl itself, on the other hand, appears unimpressed. Leslie Katz, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Sydney Thompson, Spode’s sole U.S. representative, wanted a Christmas design but was unimpressed with the company’s present offerings. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 Chinese tech company Baidu garnered interest among investors following a 28% year-to-date drop in its share price — but one market watcher is unimpressed. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unimpressed 

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unimpressed was in 1868

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“Unimpressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unimpressed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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