Unimpressed
/ʌnɪmˈprɛst/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Not impressed; lacking admiration or interest.
She was unimpressed by the speaker's performance, finding it lackluster and unengaging.
Showing no reaction or interest; indifferent.
His unimpressed demeanor suggested that he had seen better shows.
Unmoved by a situation or event; emotionally unaffected.
Despite the hype surrounding the movie, he remained unimpressed and thought it was overrated.
Not moved to approval or admiration.
The critic's unimpressed review highlighted the film's numerous flaws.
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'impressed', past participle of 'impress'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unimpressed by
Not feeling admiration or interest in something.
leave someone unimpressed
To fail to make a positive impression on someone.
Related Words
impress
To affect deeply or strongly in mind or feelings.
impression
An effect produced on someone.
Slang Meanings
Meh
Her performance was a total 'meh' for the audience.
So what?
He said he climbed a mountain, and I was like, 'so what?'