UNAPPEALING Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

unappealing

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ

Definition of unappealing

as in ugly

unpleasant to look at an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room

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Recent Examples of unappealing Awww Roy has kept bringing her (macro-friendly, entire unappealing) biscuits in Ted’s absence. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Their shunning of the Spanish coronation, however, felt uniquely unappealing, a show of disrespect to the winners of the most high-profile sporting event in the world. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026 These substances make milkweed unappealing to pests and help protect it from damage. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 Protein shakes can be a helpful option for GLP-1 users, especially when appetite is low and solid food feels unappealing. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unappealing

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Adjective

The animation is truly ugly, the characters moving at the framerate of a PowerPoint and looking less like the animals they’re supposed to be than weird hybrid troll creatures.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
The wrong paint color, outdated furniture, and yes, even an ugly light fixture could be aging your home and (ugh) majorly cramping its style.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ugly

Adjective

The identity of the unpleasing Lindsay Marriott’s slayer has no pressing interest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.

— Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026

Definition of unpleasing

Adjective

The bizarre and grotesque outcome is that the repressiveness of the state proves to be its own reward.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Midge's grotesque, defiant nature challenged societal norms, solidifying her as a pioneering and powerful figure in comics.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of grotesque

Adjective

Investors want compensation for the fiscal risk, making long-duration Treasuries unattractive compared to other assets.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
People who dislike Elon Musk can make the opposite mistake and conclude that the shares are therefore unattractive.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of unattractive

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