unappetising

Thân thiện

The chef frowns at the unappetising plate of food.

Definition

Adjective 1. Not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste: Describing food, drink, or sometimes other things that do not look, smell, or taste good, and therefore do not stimulate a desire to eat or consume them.

Usage

The adjective "unappetising" is used to describe something, primarily food, that is not appealing. It is the standard British English spelling. The American English spelling is "unappetizing."

Examples

• The cafeteria served an unappetising grey stew that few students chose to eat.
• Despite being hungry, she pushed away the unappetising plate of cold, soggy fries.
• The medicine had an unappetising smell that made it difficult for the child to take.

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical Use: Can be applied to non-food items to mean "unappealing" or "uninviting" in a general sense.
  • The company made him an unappetising offer with a very low salary.
  • The prospect of a three-hour meeting on a Friday afternoon is particularly unappetising.

Variants and Related Words

• Unappetizing (adj.): The American English spelling of "unappetising." It has the same meaning.
• Appetising/Appetizing (adj.): The direct opposite, meaning appealing to the appetite.
• Unappealing (adj.): A more general synonym for not attractive or desirable.
• Unpalatable (adj.): Often used interchangeably with "unappetising" for taste, but can also mean "unacceptable" for ideas or facts (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Uninviting
• Unsavory
• Disgusting
• Nasty
• Off-putting

Antonyms

• Appetising / Appetizing
• Delicious
• Tasty
• Inviting
• Mouth-watering

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste

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