UNINVITING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

uninviting

adjective

Definition of uninviting

as in unpleasant

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Recent Examples of uninviting That's because there are people who believe that those estimates will never be met — or, like in my Western Digital dream, the actual numbers may be only a quarter of the estimates, making the actual P/Es substantially higher and very uninviting. — Jim Cramer, Contributor, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Superior Star alleged that the physically old state of the restaurants was both uninviting to customers and led to high costs, per the declaration. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 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, 11 July 2026 If your home feels cold, stark, or uninviting, then the problem might not be your furniture or paint colors. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninviting

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Adjective

From a computational perspective, Friston argues, attempting to reduce uncertainty—basically, working to avoid unpleasant surprises—is the brain’s primary goal.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Adapted by Duffield and Daniel Kraus from Kraus’ 2023 novel, this spectacularly unpleasant underwater adventure delivers on its premise with effects that are graphic, fascinating, and occasionally beautiful.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of unpleasant

Adjective

In such inhospitable landscapes, mistakes can be catastrophic.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Related Stories Set in the Iranian village of Goorankesh, housed in an incredibly arid and seemingly inhospitable region, the film follows schoolteacher Davoud Soulan (Mohammad Rahimi), whose job lies on precarious foundations.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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