unimposing

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unimposing

(ˌʌnɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ)

adj

not grand or impressive

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Adj.

unimposing - lacking in impressiveness; "on the whole the results of this system are unimposing"

unimpressive - not capable of impressing

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unimposing

[ˈʌnɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ] ADJ (= not big) → poco impresionante; (= drab, boring) → con poca gracia

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unimposing

adj → unscheinbar; building also → wenig imponierend or beeindruckend

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Though physically unimposing, he has ensured to tap his significant upper-body strength, which, when combined with his low centre of gravity and better balance, helps him tremendously while withstanding physical challenges from opponents.