Unattractive: meaning, definitions and examples

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unattractive

 

[ ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Not pleasing or appealing in appearance; lacking beauty or charm.

Synonyms

ugly, unappealing, unpleasant

Examples of usage

  • She found him unattractive because of his unkempt appearance.
  • The old house was unattractive with its peeling paint and overgrown garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "unattractive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pouco atraente

🇮🇳 अकर्षक

🇩🇪 unattraktiv

🇮🇩 tidak menarik

🇺🇦 непривабливий

🇵🇱 nieatrakcyjny

🇯🇵 魅力のない

🇫🇷 peu attrayant

🇪🇸 poco atractivo

🇹🇷 çekici olmayan

🇰🇷 매력 없는

🇸🇦 غير جذاب

🇨🇿 neatraktivní

🇸🇰 neatraktívny

🇨🇳 无吸引力的

🇸🇮 neprivlačen

🇮🇸 óaðlaðandi

🇰🇿 тартымсыз

🇬🇪 მიმზიდველი

🇦🇿 cəlbedici olmayan

🇲🇽 poco atractivo

Etymology

The word 'unattractive' originated in the late 18th century, formed by adding the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' to the word 'attractive'. It has been used to describe things that lack beauty or charm ever since.

See also: attract, attraction, attractions, attractive, attractively, attractiveness, attractor, attrition, unattractively, unattractiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,625, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.