adjective

unimpressed

Unimpressed (adjective) means not impressed; unmoved or unconvinced by something. Example: “The critics were unimpressed by the film's special effects.”

adjective

Not impressed; unmoved or unconvinced by something.

"The critics were unimpressed by the film's special effects."

"She remained unimpressed despite his best efforts to charm her."

How to use unimpressed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot won over or wowed by something someone hoped would impress you.

Common pairings

visibly unimpressed remain unimpressed unimpressed by

Word forms

more unimpressed comparative, most unimpressed superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “unimpressed” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The critics were _____ by the film's special effects.

Etymology

From un- + impressed.

Rhymes for unimpressed

blessed dressed pressed assessed stressed obsessed recessed depressed professed repressed possessed oppressed

See all rhymes for unimpressed →

Frequently asked questions

What does “unimpressed” mean?

The word “unimpressed” means not impressed; unmoved or unconvinced by something. In plain terms, not won over or wowed by something someone hoped would impress you.

How do you use “unimpressed” in a sentence?

Here is “unimpressed” used in a sentence: “The critics were unimpressed by the film's special effects.”

What part of speech is “unimpressed”?

“Unimpressed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unimpressed?

"unimpressed" (adjective) means not impressed; unmoved or unconvinced by something.