adj
unappealing
Unappealing (adj) means not attractive or tempting; failing to interest or please. Example: “The idea of working weekends sounded thoroughly unappealing.”
adj
1
Not attractive or tempting; failing to interest or please.
"The idea of working weekends sounded thoroughly unappealing."
How to use unappealing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot appealing — unattractive or off-putting.
Common pairings
find something unappealing
an unappealing option
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unappealing
- Superlative
- most unappealing
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The idea of working weekends sounded thoroughly _____.
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Rhymes for unappealing
healing
sealing
dealing
whaling
dialing
scaling
stealing
exhaling
inhaling
pedaling
annealing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unappealing” mean?
The word “unappealing” means not attractive or tempting; failing to interest or please. In plain terms, not appealing — unattractive or off-putting.
How do you use “unappealing” in a sentence?
Here is “unappealing” used in a sentence: “The idea of working weekends sounded thoroughly unappealing.”
What part of speech is “unappealing”?
“Unappealing” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unappealing?
"unappealing" (adj) means not attractive or tempting; failing to interest or please.