Unprepossessing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unprepossessing is an adjective meaning Unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript.
Meaning
Unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript.
Example Sentences
She drew up a chamois-skin bag, of an unprepossessing mouse colour, and emptied out a roll of bills.
Sometimes movies with the most unprepossessing titles can surprise you. Case in point: “Monster Trucks,” a spry, spirited and delightful family film.
One of these unseen observers, a gentleman, was youthful, and had an air of high breeding and refinement, and a face marked with intellect, though otherwise of unprepossessing aspect.
In a review of operating experience with the Southern Region diesel-electric multiple-units on the Hastings line, read to the Institution of Locomotive Engineers in October, Mr. W. J. A. Sykes, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer of the S.R., revealed how the somehat unprepossessing appearance of these train sets came about.
Synonyms for unprepossessing
Depending on context, synonyms include unattractive, unpresentable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unattractive, unpresentable, drab, basic, unamazing, plain-looking.
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