Synonyms of unattractive

unattractive

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈtrak-tiv 

as in ugly

unpleasant to look at

an unattractive, awkward baby bird

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ugly
• unpleasing
• hideous
• grotesque
• unappealing
• unsightly
• awful
• disgusting
• homely
• unlovely
• unbeautiful
• unpretty
• monstrous
• vile
• horrible
• uncomely
• unhandsome
• repulsive
• ill-favored
• loathsome
• revolting
• appalling
• abominable
• sickening
• repugnant
• repellent
• abhorrent
• horrid
• distasteful
• nauseating
• gross
• dreadful
• nauseous
• frumpy
• unbecoming
• unaesthetic
• noisome
• plain
• unshapely
• frumpish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attractive
• beautiful
• handsome
• pretty
• lovely
• gorgeous
• aesthetic
• cute
• good-looking
• stunning
• fair
• beauteous
• comely
• ravishing
• goodly
• drop-dead
• seemly
• knockout
• fetching
• taking
• shapely
• sightly
• impressive
• bonny
• well-favored
• imposing
• prepossessing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unattractive

Do most people get sufficient calories, even if the food is unattractive? — David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

As costs ramp up in anticipation of revenues, the cost structure begins to dictate strategy, making the small, unglamorous opportunities that might actually work seem unattractive. — Rory McDonald, Fortune, 6 June 2026

The plastic tubing on rope lights can become dingy and unattractive. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026

Prune Lightly to Maintain Shape Once the flowers become unattractive, clean up the plant's overall shape by selectively pruning branches and the faded blooms. — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026