Synonyms for

Unappealing

Verb / ˌʌnʌˈpi:lɪŋ / Another word for unappealing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not attractive or interesting; uninviting

Synonyms & similar words

appealing sympathetic unlikeable unlikable unsympathetic unattractive ugly unpleasant disgusting offensive repulsive undesirable uninviting uninteresting dull boring tasteless uninspiring unimpressive unstimulating lackluster unexciting uninspired unvaried monotonous

Example sentences

  1. The moldy bread looked unappealing to me.
  2. The movie was unappealing to the children because it was too boring.
  3. The old and dirty car was unappealing to the buyer.
  4. The plain and colorless dress was unappealing to the fashion designer.
  5. The smelly and messy room was unappealing to the guests.

Quotes

  • I didn't find the job unappealing, but I didn't find it very appealing either. - Kate Adie
  • I don't know what it was, maybe the movie theaters in my immediate surrounding neighbourhoods in Burbank or Canoga Park, or whatever, but I never saw what would be considered A movies. Always B movies or grade Z movies. And to me, they were unappealing. - Joe Dante
  • I think the things that make us who we are, are the things we can't throw away. And I'm not talking about material things, I mean things like memories, or traits. They're unappealing, but they're immutable. - Katie Kitamura

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