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uninviting

adjective

Definition of uninvitingnext
as in unpleasant

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Recent Examples of uninviting Superior Star alleged that the physically old state of the restaurants was both uninviting to customers and led to high costs, per the declaration. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Without proper lighting, our eyes can struggle to understand the dimensions of a room and create for a rather uninviting vibe. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Certain countertop colors, like stark white or mud brown, can make kitchens feel outdated or uninviting. — The Spruce, 30 June 2026 If your home feels cold, stark, or uninviting, then the problem might not be your furniture or paint colors. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninviting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninviting
  1. unpleasant
  2. inhospitable
Adjective
  • Self-interrogation, of course, is often unpleasant and is not a prescription that is likely to sell many books.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • There was a lot of work on the medical cases to make the investigations complex and realistic, but there was also an entry point built around a strong, funny, unpleasant character, completely at odds with her return to her roots.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of unpleasant
Adjective
  • Water could exist beneath a chokingly thick atmosphere, as high-pressure ice, or sitting above an inhospitable interior.
    — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The bad news is that last month’s cranky, inhospitable vibes are bleeding into this month.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of inhospitable

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