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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Not all beef tallow products have an unappealing smell though. Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024 Some here find Trump’s often brash and blunt personality unappealing. Eryk Michael Smith, Fox News, 6 Nov. 2024 As well, the fibrous strands that connect the seeds to the gourd are also tough and unappealing to eat, though they can be used to make nutritious and flavorful stock. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 The unappealing nature of a middle management role has become difficult to hide—and as current leaders quit, entry-level workers are becoming turned off by the prospect of taking on the role. Jane Thier, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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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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