as in repulsive
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unalluring
Los Angeles has never been more unalluring than in this bleak, racy and hard-to-put-down piece of neo-noir by first-time novelist Halley Sutton, who’s a kind of #MeToo Jim Thompson.
—
Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2020
Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unalluring
Adjective
-
There are almost no redeeming characters in the movie — every cardinal is morally bankrupt/repulsive.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
12 Jan. 2025
-
But the defense allowed Kentucky to shoot a repulsive 58 percent from the floor and 48 percent from 3-point range, while only snaring five takeaways.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
How does this happen, no matter how revolting or nonsensical the trend can be?—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2022
-
These highly emotional sequences are less riveting and more revolting as they’re primarily used to add shock value, graphically depicting their triggering subject matter.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2022
Adjective
-
Back then, wise Israelis counseled that to remain an occupying power over an understandably angry people was not only morally repugnant, but could erode Israel's own society.—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Treating the tragedies of others like a spectator sport is almost always repugnant, but the calculating Kelly-Anne (Juliette Gariépy) and Ted Bundy fan girl-type Clémentine (Laurie Babin) approach the perverse pastime from opposite ends of the attention-seeking spectrum.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The entire family is outraged, but Peter insists that the film is slow, boring and essentially, overrated.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
-
Brittany Mahomes is giving boring game-day outfits the boot!—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
As in other parts of the world, content moderation is one of the most tedious and low-paying jobs in China’s tech industry.—
Zeyi Yang,
WIRED,
17 Jan. 2025
-
The alternative is Wisconsin’s study committee, where stakeholders thrash out various options in a tedious, transparent process.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The soils become repellent to water, which then starts flowing on the surface downhill and picks up rock and debris.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
-
Each membership tier offers different services at the car wash, including tire shining, waxing and rain repellent coating.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
After moving her family to South Carolina in 2019, Lisa quickly felt the impact of the irksome, ubiquitous insects down south.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
-
Jeff Probst’s post-pandemic makeover of the landmark reality show has its irksome tendencies: a too-formulaic structure (why are we locked into three tribes of six every season?), an overabundance of advantages, the decision to cast exclusively superfans whose life’s dream is to be on Survivor.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
And insensitivity, such as haranguing others with the same tiresome criticisms, a fault?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Mira Modern Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat $55 $28 at Wayfair Preparing meals for the holidays can be tiresome, so consider this anti-fatigue mat that doubles as decor and provides relief when standing for long periods of time.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
28 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near unalluring
Cite this Entry
“Unalluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unalluring. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share