unimpressed

adjective
un·​im·​pressed | \ ˌən-im-ˈprest How to pronounce unimpressed (audio) \

Definition of unimpressed

: not made to feel particular admiration or interest : not impressed was unimpressed by/with the choices they offered

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Booker, however, was unimpressed with Biden's evolution on the issue. CBS News, "Biden fires back after Booker slams him as "an architect of mass incarceration"," 24 July 2019 So far, critics are unimpressed with what is being called an unnecessary shrug of a film. Mike Scott, nola.com, "‘Men in Black: International’ vs. ‘Shaft’ vs. ‘The Dead Don’t Die’," 14 June 2019 Earlier in childhood, Shooter had been unimpressed with that era's old-fashioned comics. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al.com, "Marvel Comics icons talk Hulk, Stan Lee, Avengers, more," 6 Mar. 2019 The rapper appeared unimpressed with Shepard's overeager attitude, Bell said. Maeve Mcdermott, USA TODAY, "Kristen Bell describes embarrassing encounter with Beyonce, Jay-Z – thanks to Dax Shepard," 10 Aug. 2019 In the public imagination, America is the brash young houseguest: violent, forthright with opinion, unimpressed by pretentious tradition, and permanently unable to shake off an unfortunate background in trade. Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, "My American Dream," 4 July 2019 Steve tries to find his place in the world outside a high school hierarchy, challenged all the while by his unimpressed coworker, Robin (Maya Hawke). chicagotribune.com, "TV Review: ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3," 30 June 2019 Heft, who died in 2009, received a B- from an unimpressed teacher, who reportedly called the design unoriginal. Claire Wolters, National Geographic, "Flag Day's long—and surprising—history explained," 14 June 2019 While Estelle smiled delightedly at the occasion, including when her mother was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, Prince Oscar wore an unimpressed expression throughout the ceremony. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Swedish Royal Family Gives Rare Glimpse Into Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar's Start to Summer," 13 June 2019

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First Known Use of unimpressed

1868, in the meaning defined above

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unimpressed

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unimpressed

: not feeling that someone or something is very good or special : not impressed