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

Designed by Luis Mansilla and Emilio Tuñón, its unimposing vertical linear structure has won 10 architectural awards, including the 2017 American Architecture Prize.

From Washington Times • May 22, 2023

He was an unimposing man whom Men’s Journal would describe as “the last person you’d peg as a spy — until you find out he was one.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2021

He was surprised how unimposing the brownstone looked now.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen