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Unattractively: meaning, definitions and examples

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unattractively

 

[ ˌʌnəˈtræktɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe the appearance or behavior of someone or something in a negative way

In an unattractive manner; not pleasing or appealing to look at or consider.

Synonyms

unappealingly, unpleasantly, unpleasingly

Examples of usage

  • She dressed unattractively for the party.
  • The building was unattractively designed.
  • His behavior towards her was unattractively aggressive.

Translations

Translations of the word "unattractively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira não atraente

🇮🇳 अकर्षक ढंग से

🇩🇪 unattraktiv

🇮🇩 dengan tidak menarik

🇺🇦 непривабливо

🇵🇱 nieatrakcyjnie

🇯🇵 魅力的でない方法で

🇫🇷 de manière peu attrayante

🇪🇸 de manera poco atractiva

🇹🇷 çekici olmayan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 매력적이지 않게

🇸🇦 بطريقة غير جذابة

🇨🇿 nepřitažlivě

🇸🇰 nepríťažlivo

🇨🇳 不吸引人地

🇸🇮 neprivlačno

🇮🇸 óaðlaðandi

🇰🇿 тартымсыз

🇬🇪 არამიმზიდველად

🇦🇿 cazibədar olmayan şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera poco atractiva

Etymology

The word 'unattractively' is derived from the root words 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'attractive' meaning 'pleasing or appealing'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century, evolving to describe something in a negative light. The adverb form allows for the modification of adjectives, indicating a lack of attractiveness in appearance or behavior.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,009, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.