unappealing

adjective

un·​ap·​peal·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ 

: not appealing : unattractive

unappealingly

ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of unappealing

• ugly
• unpleasing
• hideous
• grotesque
• unattractive

Examples of unappealing in a Sentence

an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Dust, dirt, pollen, and spilled trash can also build up on the outside, making even rolling them to the curb unappealing. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Donning orange may seem unappealing because that’s the color of the Broncos, the Chiefs’ less successful AFC West rivals. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unappealing

• snowmobiling
• annealing
• appealing
• concealing
• congealing
• freewheeling
• repealing
• revealing
• unfeeling
• ceiling
• dealing
• feeling

Kids Definition

unappealing

adjective

un·​ap·​peal·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ 

: not appealing : unattractive