Definition of unappetizing
:not appetizing :insipid, unattractive
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Examples of unappetizing in a Sentence
the array of unappetizing foods that we encountered at that cheap roadside restaurant
Recent Examples of unappetizing from the Web
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An unappetizing Dumpster is plopped smack dab in front of El Castillo de las Frutas.
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The detainees get around 3,000 unappetizing calories a day.
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By contrast, Hass’ experiment had a relatively unappetizing appearance, with thick, pebbly black skin.
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Lawmakers are more likely to accept an unappetizing legislative solution under pressure.
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The chicharron taco ($1.99) finished out our trio and was the least favored, the pork skins soft and limp and btexturally unappetizing.
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Without it, hot dogs would appear an unappetizing gray.
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And besides, reheated pizza—which is often pathetically revived in a microwave oven—is usually soggy, chewy, and altogether unappetizing.
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Ms. Afifi said, pointing to a box of unappetizing-looking, reject bananas.
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First Known Use of unappetizing
1884
unappetizing Synonyms
Synonyms
brackish, distasteful, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)Antonyms
appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory (also savoury), tasty, toothsome, yummyRelated Words
abominable, awful, bad, filthy, foul, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening; bland, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tastelessNear Antonyms
appealing, attractive, flavorful, piquant, richUNAPPETIZING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of unappetizing for English Language Learners
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: not appealing to a person's taste : not attractive or appetizing
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