unwinningadj.
rare.† 1. Unconciliatory. Obsolete.
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the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > discourtesy > [adjective] > ungracious or disobliging > unconciliatory
unwinning1655
unconciliatory1789
unconciliating1807
1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. ii. 62 Pride being an unwinning Quality, rendering the Proud party scorned by his Betters.
2. Unattractive.
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the mind > attention and judgement > lack of beauty > [adjective] > unattractive
unlustya1425
favourless1594
unpersonable1601
unpromising1632
untaking1683
uninviting1686
uncharming1687
charmless1710
plain-looking1744
unengaging1749
unattracting1776
unprepossessing1790
unattractive1813
attractionless1832
unappealing1846
unsweet1866
unwinning1890
unfaceable1899
unenticing1914
schlubby1968
mug2009
1890 ‘L. Falconer’ Mademoiselle Ixe ii Her affection for this sickly, spoilt, and most unwinning child.
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