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

To his credit, Pattinson loves to dig into unappealing characters. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026

Because this onerous and not very lucrative work is unappealing to younger generations, the puesteros are an aging breed, with few lined up to replace them. — Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Furniture and layouts that are out of proportion and poorly scaled can create an unappealing aesthetic. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

The prospects can seem both abundant and astoundingly unappealing. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 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