adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

unattractive

Unattractive (adj) means not pleasing in appearance. Example: “The building's gray concrete facade was widely seen as unattractive.”

adj

Not pleasing in appearance.

"The building's gray concrete facade was widely seen as unattractive."

Not appealing or tempting as an option.

"The job offer became unattractive once they saw the salary."

How to use unattractive

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot attractive — either in looks or as a choice worth taking.

Common pairings

unattractive offer find someone unattractive

more unattractive comparative, unattractives plural, most unattractive superlative

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What does “unattractive” mean?

The word “unattractive” means not pleasing in appearance. In plain terms, not attractive — either in looks or as a choice worth taking.

How do you use “unattractive” in a sentence?

Here is “unattractive” used in a sentence: “The building's gray concrete facade was widely seen as unattractive.”

What is the opposite of “unattractive”?

The opposite of “unattractive” — its antonyms — is attractive.

What part of speech is “unattractive”?

“Unattractive” is an adjective.

Is “unattractive” a common word?

“Unattractive” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “unattractive” have?

“Unattractive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not pleasing in appearance.

Vocabulary lists that include unattractive:

taking pretty beautiful becoming lovely attractive ugly sexy