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

The not unappealing gridded face is divided into much larger elements than Mies’ forerunner across the street. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

But the deal is still likely unappealing to both sides, Russian analysts say. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Oct. 2026

The man who had been my husband, lover, sports companion and partner became increasingly a different and unappealing obligation. — Nita Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Some of those fans just believe the genre to be mostly musically unappealing or unworthy, but others also assume it to be made specifically by and for the MAGA set. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 29 Sep. 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