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

Baker was skinny and physically unimposing, with a mop of curly blond hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

And the story of his fandom illustrates an important point about New York City’s favorite super-powered wall-crawler: The appeal of the character long ago transcended its original iteration as a white, unimposing, orphaned teenager.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022

Her presence has been described as gentle, quiet and unimposing.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021

He was surprised how unimposing the brownstone looked now.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen