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Uninviting: meaning, definitions and examples

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uninviting

 

[ ˌənɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Not attractive or appealing; giving an unwelcoming or unappealing impression.

Synonyms

repellent, unappealing, unattractive, unwelcoming

Examples of usage

  • The uninviting room was cold and bare.
  • Her uninviting smile made him feel uncomfortable.
  • The uninviting weather kept most people indoors.
  • The uninviting smell coming from the kitchen made me lose my appetite.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninviting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não convidativo

🇮🇳 आमंत्रणहीन

🇩🇪 unattraktiv

🇮🇩 tidak menarik

🇺🇦 непривабливий

🇵🇱 niezapraszający

🇯🇵 魅力がない

🇫🇷 peu attrayant

🇪🇸 poco atractivo

🇹🇷 çekici olmayan

🇰🇷 매력 없는

🇸🇦 غير جذاب

🇨🇿 nepřitažlivý

🇸🇰 nepríťažlivý

🇨🇳 不吸引人的

🇸🇮 neprivlačen

🇮🇸 óaðlaðandi

🇰🇿 тартымсыз

🇬🇪 არამიმზიდველი

🇦🇿 cəlbedici olmayan

🇲🇽 poco atractivo

Etymology

The word 'uninviting' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'inviting'. It has been used in the English language since the late 18th century to describe things or places that do not appear welcoming or attractive.

See also: invitation, invite, invitee, invitees, inviting, uninvited, uninvitingly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,704 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.