unappealing

adjective

un·​ap·​peal·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce unappealing (audio)
Synonyms of unappealingnext
: not appealing : unattractive
unappealingly adverb

Examples of unappealing in a Sentence

an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room
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Asparagus also has a pungent smell and taste that rabbits find unappealing. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026 This was one of the city's most impenetrable buildings, surrounded by armed guards, made to look uninviting and unappealing. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 That means the telecom wires will remain on poles above ground, which residents say is visually unappealing. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 In this case, though, only the unappealing characters get eaten. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unappealing

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unappealing was circa 1846

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“Unappealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unappealing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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unappealing

adjective
un·​ap·​peal·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce unappealing (audio)
: not appealing : unattractive

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