unappealing

adjective

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

Examples of unappealing in a Sentence

an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room
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Both species share some features, like the fruits' creamy white flesh and rather unappealing exteriors, but have a distinct nutritional profile. New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025 For that reason, Rizzo said if the money isn’t right, signing with a non-contender and potentially getting traded in July is particularly unappealing. Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 The additional administration required for reconciliation will be unappealing, and the cost argument versus cards doesn’t really make sense for low-value goods. Paul Marcantonio, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Its villains are cardboard cutouts, its heroes are unappealing and each scene is laced with logical fallacies. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unappealing

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unappealing was circa 1846

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“Unappealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unappealing. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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unappealing

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

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