as in unprepossessing
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Recent Examples of unimposing
And yet Greece claimed that the existence of this rather unimposing nation-state posed a serious threat to its territorial integrity.
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Victor A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2018
One team set for a quiet start is two-time defending national champion Georgia, which will face an unimposing early-season slate of Tenessee-Martin, Ball State, South Carolina and Alabama-Birmingham.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
We’re particularly obsessed with the mosaic ceilings and tiled flooring, dating back to the end of the 19th century, which bring a sense of unimposing grandeur.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 Apr. 2023
By contrast, the seven bras from KIT Undergarments, founded last year by two longtime celebrity stylists, are of almost Shaker simplicity, providing support in a mild, unimposing way and made of a nylon-and-spandex fabric that feels like smooth, stretchy cotton.
—Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 30 July 2020
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The artist himself, however, was rather more unprepossessing.Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2023
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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
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The unappealing nature of a middle management role has become difficult to hide—and as current leaders quit, entry-level workers are becoming turned off by the prospect of taking on the role.Jane Thier, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
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Although that will be unappealing in the coming administration, some tenets of conservative internationalism would serve Trump’s objectives in cost-effective and politically achievable ways.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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And by the way, keeping your fridge clean also helps reduce unpleasant smells.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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While fermentation is essential for distillation, a secondary fermentation can lead to unpleasant tastes, off aromas, and the creation of methyl alcohol.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The holiday rush is in full swing across the US as last-minute travelers try to reach their destinations in unappetizing weather conditions.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Understandably, vowing to eat each morning can be cumbersome when options are slim or seemingly unappetizing.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Unimposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimposing. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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