as in unimposing
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unprepossessing
The artist himself, however, was rather more unprepossessing.
—
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2023
The bishop has an amiable, unprepossessing manner, with a slight stoop and a twinkly smile.
—Nathaniel Rich Stacy Kranitz, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2022
As reported by Brandon in an epilogue to her book, Duchamp married an unprepossessing rich woman in 1927, in Paris, with Picabia as best man.
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022
This crisis is apparent in casting the unprepossessing Krieps, who already creeped out Paul Thomas Anderson’s repellent Phantom Thread.
—Armond White, National Review, 13 Oct. 2021
Nothing can be more unprepossessing than a sea-anemone when contracted.
—Jessy Randall, Scientific American, 19 July 2021
How can this little sheet, of such an unprepossessing subject, have such authority?
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 27 June 2021
Starring in these books was an unprepossessing intelligence officer named George Smiley.
—Tom Nolan, WSJ, 24 Dec. 2020
An unprepossessing wood-frame rowhouse from the 1850s, it is now covered in aluminum siding; a third floor has been added since Whitman lived here with his parents and four of his brothers.
—Jane Margolies, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2019
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2023
The bishop has an amiable, unprepossessing manner, with a slight stoop and a twinkly smile.
—Nathaniel Rich Stacy Kranitz, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2022
As reported by Brandon in an epilogue to her book, Duchamp married an unprepossessing rich woman in 1927, in Paris, with Picabia as best man.
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022
This crisis is apparent in casting the unprepossessing Krieps, who already creeped out Paul Thomas Anderson’s repellent Phantom Thread.
—Armond White, National Review, 13 Oct. 2021
Nothing can be more unprepossessing than a sea-anemone when contracted.
—Jessy Randall, Scientific American, 19 July 2021
How can this little sheet, of such an unprepossessing subject, have such authority?
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 27 June 2021
Starring in these books was an unprepossessing intelligence officer named George Smiley.
—Tom Nolan, WSJ, 24 Dec. 2020
An unprepossessing wood-frame rowhouse from the 1850s, it is now covered in aluminum siding; a third floor has been added since Whitman lived here with his parents and four of his brothers.
—Jane Margolies, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprepossessing
Adjective
-
As shown, the new stadium is simple, unimposing and not unattractive.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
-
Encased in the character’s unimposing frame, there’s a selfless bravery that prompts him to stand up for others — especially lovely Naim.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Powdered brown flakes might seem unappealing or uncommon on breakfast tables here, but in Europe and Latin America, instant coffee is beloved.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
-
There is no need to wait longer until the petals fall or the flower starts to look brown and unappealing.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
Adjective
-
A couple who had moved into a new apartment a couple of hours earlier got an unpleasant surprise after returning from a celebratory dinner.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
-
There are many financial benefits to property ownership, but that also means bills, repairs, maintenance and a number of other unpleasant surprises.—
Steve Jahnke,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Analysts have warned that political polarization and unappetizing electoral options for voters may well yield a fractured vote.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
-
How to Get More Walnuts Into Your Diet If eating a handful of raw walnuts is unappetizing, there are countless ways to add walnuts to your diet—from topping salads and oatmeal, blending them in a smoothie, or sprinkling a bit of garlic and roasting them for a healthy snack, said Zumpano.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unprepossessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprepossessing. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share