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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The state fire marshal in recent years was pressing to have 111 Founders Plaza retroactively outfitted with sprinklers, but the declining office market after Covid made that financially unappealing, according to town officials. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026 After a dusty day among the ruins, more heat may sound unappealing, but 30 minutes moving between a cold shower and hot steam has a surprisingly rejuvenating effect. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 But a visually unappealing toilet seat could make an otherwise tidy bathroom look unexpectedly filthy—and there may really be more dirt and germs there than meet the eye, too. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026 The idea behind the terminal is that private charters — even though growing — can be costly or unappealing for long distances. Miami Herald, 19 May 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 5 Jun. 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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