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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Mixing them with something unappealing, like dirt, coffee grounds or cat litter. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 As a result little stands between you and the actors, appealing or unappealing according to their characters. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 But, yes, the name Mortimer Delville is almost comically unappealing, half a step from Cruella, almost as bad as Fanny Burney. Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 But for others, inventory was either plentiful or unappealing. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 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 2 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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