Unattractiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unattractiveness
[ ˌʌnəˈtræktɪvnəs ]
physical appearance
The quality of not being visually appealing or pleasing.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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unattractiveness |
Used to describe something or someone that lacks aesthetic appeal but in a neutral, non-offensive manner.
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ugliness |
Used to describe something or someone that is visually unappealing or repulsive, often carrying a negative connotation.
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unpleasantness |
Used to describe something or someone that causes discomfort or displeasure, not necessarily related to appearance.
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Examples of usage
- People often judge others based on their attractiveness.
- Beauty is subjective and what one person finds attractive, another may find unattractive.
personality
The lack of charm or appeal in one's character or behavior.
Synonyms
repulsiveness, undesirability.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unattractiveness |
This word is generally used in a neutral or slightly negative context to describe something or someone that lacks beauty or appeal.
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repulsiveness |
This word has a strong negative connotation and is used to describe something or someone that causes a feeling of intense disgust or aversion.
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undesirability |
This term is used in a moderately negative context to describe something or someone that is not wanted or considered unsuitable.
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Examples of usage
- Her unattractiveness was not in her looks, but in her attitude towards others.
- His unattractiveness seemed to stem from his negative outlook on life.
Translations
Translations of the word "unattractiveness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falta de atratividade
🇮🇳 अकर्षणहीनता
🇩🇪 Unattraktivität
🇮🇩 ketidakmenarikan
🇺🇦 непривабливість
🇵🇱 nieatrakcyjność
🇯🇵 魅力のなさ
🇫🇷 manque d'attractivité
🇪🇸 falta de atractivo
🇹🇷 çekicilik eksikliği
🇰🇷 매력 없음
🇸🇦 عدم الجاذبية
🇨🇿 neatraktivita
🇸🇰 neatraktívnosť
🇨🇳 缺乏吸引力
🇸🇮 neprivlačnost
🇮🇸 óaðlaðandi
🇰🇿 тартымсыздық
🇬🇪 მიმზიდველობის ნაკლებობა
🇦🇿 cazibədarlığın olmaması
🇲🇽 falta de atractivo
Etymology
The word 'unattractiveness' is a derivative of the adjective 'unattractive,' which first appeared in the early 17th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies the negation or absence of the quality of attractiveness. The concept of attractiveness has been a subject of human interest and study for centuries, with societies and cultures placing varying degrees of importance on physical and personality attributes. 'Unattractiveness' is often used to describe the opposite of what is considered appealing or desirable, highlighting the subjective nature of beauty and charm.
See also: attract, attraction, attractions, attractive, attractively, attractiveness, attractor, attrition, unattractive, unattractively.