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单词 unappealing
释义

unappealing

adjective

un·​ap·​peal·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce unappealing (audio)
: not appealing : unattractive
unappealingly
ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ-lē How to pronounce unappealing (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • grotesque
  • hideous
  • homely
  • ill-favored
  • monstrous
  • ugly
  • unattractive
  • unbeautiful
  • uncomely
  • unhandsome
  • unlovely
  • unpleasing
  • unpretty
  • unsightly
  • vile
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Example Sentences

an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room
Recent Examples on the Web But the perks are available only to married couples, a prerequisite that is increasingly unappealing to women who would prefer to parent alone. New York Times, 17 July 2022 The plant’s name may be unappealing, some scientists say, but cataloging liverworts is important to understanding the effects of climate change. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2022 But despite this initially unappealing appearance, many designers, including Hendrikx, have been exploring the potential of mycelium composites as an environmentally friendly building material. William Ralston, Wired, 26 July 2022 Cut avocados will only last a day or two in the fridge before turning mushy or developing unappealing brown spots while whole ripe avocados won’t last much longer than that. Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 8 Apr. 2022 We are now faced with a gruesome leadership contest between some of the most unimpressive and unappealing men and women in public life for a long time. Geoffrey Wheatcroft, The New Republic, 11 July 2022 If the reason Twitter even accepted the deal was to maximize shareholder value, would renegotiating or letting Musk back out be unappealing? Scott Nover, Quartz, 7 June 2022 Wesley acknowledged that both the whiskey being 80 proof and celebrity aspect may be unappealing to some. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2022 Yet the perks are available only to married couples, a prerequisite that is increasingly unappealing to independent women who, in some cases, would prefer to parent alone. New York Times, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

unappealing

adjective

as in ugly
unpleasant to look at an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ugly
  • unpleasing
  • unattractive
  • hideous
  • grotesque
  • awful
  • disgusting
  • unsightly
  • unbeautiful
  • unlovely
  • repulsive
  • uncomely
  • homely
  • unpretty
  • vile
  • horrible
  • unhandsome
  • revolting
  • monstrous
  • loathsome
  • repugnant
  • appalling
  • distasteful
  • nauseating
  • sickening
  • ill-favored
  • abhorrent
  • abominable
  • repellent
  • horrid
  • unaesthetic
  • dreadful
  • gross
  • nauseous
  • unshapely
  • frumpy
  • noisome
  • unbecoming
  • repellant
  • plain
  • frumpish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • attractive
  • beautiful
  • pretty
  • aesthetic
  • handsome
  • lovely
  • gorgeous
  • cute
  • stunning
  • fair
  • ravishing
  • esthetic
  • beauteous
  • seemly
  • comely
  • sightly
  • fetching
  • aesthetical
  • goodly
  • knockout
  • taking
  • esthetical
  • shapely
  • impressive
  • good-looking
  • bonny
  • imposing
  • drop-dead
  • well-favored
  • prepossessing
  • bonnie
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