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Recent Examples of uninviting
Yes, Sweden continues to feel stiff and uninviting to those not already in the fold.
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Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
The thin leather headband looks a little uninviting at first but its soft suede underside contributes to the headphones’ durability and comfort levels.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Use tongs, not fingers, to push down the ice cube to fill the chamber.
Step 3: Add dish soap
More likely than not the blades are coated with gunk, grease, and other uninviting residue.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
With its emphasis on sleek forms and minimal decoration, modern style can be perceived as cold and uninviting.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
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Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
The thin leather headband looks a little uninviting at first but its soft suede underside contributes to the headphones’ durability and comfort levels.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Use tongs, not fingers, to push down the ice cube to fill the chamber.
Step 3: Add dish soap
More likely than not the blades are coated with gunk, grease, and other uninviting residue.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
With its emphasis on sleek forms and minimal decoration, modern style can be perceived as cold and uninviting.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninviting
Adjective
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Its natural deodorizing properties help neutralize the unpleasant smells associated with pets, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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The 75-year-old ginkgo trees have been wafting the unpleasant smell into the air at the Northern California park, forcing residents to brave the stench that is comparable to vomit, The Sacramento Bee and SFGATE report.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The last true wilderness of Europe, the inhospitable Accursed Mountains have never been fully explored.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Iceland’s frozen, inhospitable winters have long protected it from mosquitoes, but that may be changing.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Uninviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninviting. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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