unimpressed

Everyday

1. Unimpressed means not thinking that someone or something is good, special or clever. tree →
2. Showing that you are a little annoyed or not pleased, often with a flat look. tree →

In the lessons

Used in stories to show a character's reaction, often funny: a cat, a teacher or a parent looks unimpressed. It tells the reader that someone was not won over. Phrases: «look unimpressed», «be unimpressed by/with», «distinctly unimpressed».

Examples

• The cat looked unimpressed by its new toy. tree →
• Mum was unimpressed when she saw the muddy carpet. tree →
• The judges seemed unimpressed with his magic trick. tree →
• I was unimpressed by the film; it was boring. tree →
• Grandpa stayed unimpressed by the new phone. tree →
• Our teacher was unimpressed that nobody did the homework. tree →

Note

Opposite: «impressed». Followed by «by» or «with». Usually not before a noun. Milder than «angry» or «disgusted».