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Recent Examples of uninviting
Not Enough Decor Pieces or Accessories A living room without decor pieces or accessories—like books, vases, or candles—can feel cold and uninviting.
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Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Some customers decried the logo change as uninviting.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.
—Leslie Simon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Yes, Sweden continues to feel stiff and uninviting to those not already in the fold.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
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Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Some customers decried the logo change as uninviting.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.
—Leslie Simon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Yes, Sweden continues to feel stiff and uninviting to those not already in the fold.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninviting
Adjective
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This unpleasant odor, Smith explained, is the result of something called asparagusic acid, which is unique to the vegetable.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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In addition to unpleasant flavors, how your flour smells or looks can indicate spoilage.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Why is Texas so inhospitable to Democrats?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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With a windchill of minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, the weather is downright inhospitable.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Uninviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninviting. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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