not much to look at

phrase

informal
: not physically attractive
The restaurant isn't much to look at, but the food is good.
The dog isn't much to look at, but he's a great hunting dog.

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“Not much to look at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20much%20to%20look%20at. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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