uninviting
adjective
un·in·vit·ing
ˌən-in-ˈvī-tiŋ 
: not appealing or attractive : not inviting
a bleak, uninviting landscape
an uninviting manner
uninvitingly
adverb
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The thin leather headband looks a little uninviting at first but its soft suede underside contributes to the headphones’ durability and comfort levels.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Use tongs, not fingers, to push down the ice cube to fill the chamber.
Step 3: Add dish soap
More likely than not the blades are coated with gunk, grease, and other uninviting residue.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Without proper lighting, our eyes can struggle to understand the dimensions of a room and create for a rather uninviting vibe.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
With its emphasis on sleek forms and minimal decoration, modern style can be perceived as cold and uninviting.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Use tongs, not fingers, to push down the ice cube to fill the chamber.
Step 3: Add dish soap
More likely than not the blades are coated with gunk, grease, and other uninviting residue.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Without proper lighting, our eyes can struggle to understand the dimensions of a room and create for a rather uninviting vibe.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
With its emphasis on sleek forms and minimal decoration, modern style can be perceived as cold and uninviting.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for uninviting
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“Uninviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninviting. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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