unappealing

adjective

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

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an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room
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The man who had been my husband, lover, sports companion and partner became increasingly a different and unappealing obligation. — Nita Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The best thing about Dearborn Park, particularly the original portion, is the mature landscape that creates a not unappealing leafy enclave. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Some of those fans just believe the genre to be mostly musically unappealing or unworthy, but others also assume it to be made specifically by and for the MAGA set. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 Overdone themes or outdated materials like wood paneling can make a home feel cluttered and unappealing. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unappealing

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First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unappealing was circa 1846

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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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