unattractive

/,ʌnə'træktiv/
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unattractive

Being unemployed is a most unattractive prospect.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not pleasing to look at; not beautiful or appealing in appearance: The word describes something or someone that does not have a visually pleasing or aesthetically attractive quality.
    • Not appealing or interesting; not having the power to attract interest or desire: This meaning extends beyond physical appearance to describe qualities, situations, or prospects that are not enticing or appealing.
Examples of Usage
  • Physical Appearance:
    • She considered the old building to be rather unattractive.
    • The advertisement was unsuccessful because the packaging was unattractive.
  • Non-Physical Appeal:
    • The job offer had an unattractive salary.
    • His proposal was financially unattractive to investors.
Advanced Usage
  • "to find something unattractive": to consider something not appealing.
    • Many voters found the candidate's policies unattractive.
  • "to render something unattractive": to cause something to become unappealing.
    • The high price renders the product unattractive in this market.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unattractively (adverb): in an unattractive manner.
    • The room was unattractively decorated.
  • Unattractiveness (noun): the quality or state of being unattractive.
    • The unattractiveness of the deal was obvious to everyone.
Synonyms
  • Unappealing: not inviting or attractive.
  • Plain: not beautiful or attractive (often in a simple, unadorned way).
  • Undesirable: not wanted or desirable because unattractive or unpleasant.
Antonyms
  • Attractive: pleasing or appealing to the senses.
  • Beautiful: possessing qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, or think about.
  • Appealing: attractive or interesting.
Related Phrases
  • "An unattractive proposition": An offer or idea that is not appealing or advantageous.
    • Selling the house now would be an unattractive proposition.
unattractive

Being unemployed is a most unattractive prospect.

Adjective
  1. not appealing to the senses
    • untempting food
  2. lacking power to arouse interest
    • being unemployed is a most unattractive prospect
  3. lacking beauty or charm
    • as unattractive as most mining regions