unappetizing
adjective
un·ap·pe·tiz·ing ˌən-ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ 
: not appetizing : insipid, unattractive
unappetizingly
ˌən-ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ-lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- brackish
- distasteful
- unpalatable
- unsavory
- yucky
- yukky
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
the array of unappetizing foods that we encountered at that cheap roadside restaurant
Recent Examples on the Web While freezer burn looks unnatural and maybe a bit unappetizing, your meat is still safe to eat. 
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 Confronting the forthcoming loss of Durant, the Nets are also saddled with another unappetizing deal after Irving planned to invoke his $36.5 million player option. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 3 July 2022 This isn’t the first time that exporters and natural resources experts have given previously unappetizing foods a new name—with lots of success. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2022 All this after the Celtics had filled the first couple of months of the regular season with some of the most unappetizing basketball on the East Coast. New York Times, 29 May 2022 When Steve turns out to be more Hannibal Lecter than Prince Charming, their relationship quickly takes an unappetizing turn. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 5 May 2022 Plus, many people experience nausea or even vomit, which can make food seem really unappetizing. SELF, 11 Feb. 2022 The food at Black’s looked the most unappetizing to me out of the three, and the presentation is a bit off-putting too. Chris O'connell, Chron, 10 Feb. 2022 That's why some analysts are worried that Kroger's stock price may be starting to look about as unappetizing as an overripe banana. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 24 Aug. 2021 See More
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 Confronting the forthcoming loss of Durant, the Nets are also saddled with another unappetizing deal after Irving planned to invoke his $36.5 million player option. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 3 July 2022 This isn’t the first time that exporters and natural resources experts have given previously unappetizing foods a new name—with lots of success. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2022 All this after the Celtics had filled the first couple of months of the regular season with some of the most unappetizing basketball on the East Coast. New York Times, 29 May 2022 When Steve turns out to be more Hannibal Lecter than Prince Charming, their relationship quickly takes an unappetizing turn. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 5 May 2022 Plus, many people experience nausea or even vomit, which can make food seem really unappetizing. SELF, 11 Feb. 2022 The food at Black’s looked the most unappetizing to me out of the three, and the presentation is a bit off-putting too. Chris O'connell, Chron, 10 Feb. 2022 That's why some analysts are worried that Kroger's stock price may be starting to look about as unappetizing as an overripe banana. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 24 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
unappetizing
adjective
as in unpalatable
disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste the array of unappetizing foods that we encountered at that cheap roadside restaurant Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unpalatable
- distasteful
- yucky
- unsavory
- horrible
- bland
- bad
- awful
- brackish
- nasty
- revolting
- repulsive
- yukky
- repugnant
- loathsome
- nauseating
- filthy
- sickening
- obnoxious
- offensive
- abominable
- flavorless
- shocking
- tasteless
- repellent
- insipid
- noisome
- foul
- repellant
- savorless
- flat
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- appetizing
- delicious
- tasty
- palatable
- delectable
- yummy
- savory
- savoury
- attractive
- appealing
- toothsome
- flavorful
- rich
- piquant
- delish