unimpressed
UK: ˌʌnɪmˈprest | US: ˌʌnɪmˈprest
adj. not feeling admiration or interest; unaffected or indifferent.
The word "unimpressed" combines the negative prefix "un-" (from Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the verb "impress" (from Latin "imprimere," meaning "to press into or mark"). The suffix "-ed" forms the past participle, indicating a state of being. Originally, "impress" referred to physically stamping or marking something, but by the 17th century, it evolved metaphorically to mean "affecting the mind or emotions." Thus, "unimpressed" literally means "not marked or affected," reflecting indifference.
She was unimpressed by his extravagant claims.
The critic remained unimpressed with the artist’s latest work.
His jokes left the audience unimpressed and silent.
Despite the grand presentation, the investors were unimpressed.
The teacher was unimpressed by the students’ half-hearted efforts.