unattractive
Unattractive (adj) means not pleasing in appearance. Example: “The building's gray concrete facade was widely seen as unattractive.”
adj
1
Not pleasing in appearance.
"The building's gray concrete facade was widely seen as unattractive."
2
Not appealing or tempting as an option.
"The job offer became unattractive once they saw the salary."
How to use unattractive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot attractive — either in looks or as a choice worth taking.
Common pairings
unattractive offer
find someone unattractive
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Word forms
- Plural
- unattractives
- Comparative
- more unattractive
- Superlative
- most unattractive
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untempting
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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.
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