unappetizing
/'ʌn'æpitaiziɳ/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste: Describes something, especially food, that does not look, smell, or taste appealing or inviting to eat. It suggests a lack of qualities that stimulate the appetite.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The cafeteria served an unappetizing gray stew.
- The dish was cold and looked unappetizing, so I didn't eat it.
- He found the idea of eating insects unappetizing.
Advanced Usage
- "unappetizing prospect": Used metaphorically to describe an idea, plan, or future situation that is not appealing or attractive.
- Working overtime every weekend is an unappetizing prospect for most employees.
Variants and Related Words
- Unappetising (adj): The British English spelling of "unappetizing".
- Appetizing (adj): The direct opposite, meaning appealing to the appetite.
- The appetizing smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
Synonyms
- Unappealing: Not attractive or inviting.
- Uninviting: Not attractive or welcoming.
- Unpalatable: Not pleasant to taste; also used for ideas that are hard to accept.
Antonyms
- Appetizing: Appealing to the appetite.
- Delicious: Highly pleasant to taste.
- Tempting: Appealing and attractive, often making one want to do or have something.
Adjective
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not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste
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