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unimposing
adjective
(alsoun-imposing)uk /ˌʌn.ɪmˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/ us /ˌʌn.ɪmˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/
having an appearance that does not seem important or cause admiration:
He was an unimposing man who had the habit of fidgeting with the frames of his glasses while speaking.
The art in this show is unimposing, orderly, measured, a little bit dull.
Like many tourists in Washington DC, they were surprised by how unimposing the White House is.
The designers have created a stunning contemporary hotel out of an unimposing Victorian building.
Her manner in the courtroom is casual and unimposing.
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