Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of uninviting
To give your yard a more modern feel, the landscape expert recommends a more layered look that includes multiple shrubs and trees, creating a forest-like feel—veering away from a symmetrical look that can feel both high maintenance and uninviting.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
According to the pros, people most often regret choosing a bright and basic shade or playing it safe with a hue that reads cold and uninviting rather than crisp and clean.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
People dress up, get together and celebrate in spite of the frigid, uninviting weather.
—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
New in town after his emotionally stunted mother (Mia Wasikowska) chose to move them there, Naim is still making sense of this uninviting place.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for uninviting
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
According to the pros, people most often regret choosing a bright and basic shade or playing it safe with a hue that reads cold and uninviting rather than crisp and clean.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
People dress up, get together and celebrate in spite of the frigid, uninviting weather.
—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
New in town after his emotionally stunted mother (Mia Wasikowska) chose to move them there, Naim is still making sense of this uninviting place.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for uninviting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninviting
Adjective
-
Fresh grass clippings are great for masking naturally unpleasant odors in the garden by simply using them to cover the offensive materials.
-
This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
Adjective
-
Recent tax changes make Maryland almost uniquely inhospitable to retiring business owners with capital gains and purveyors of new commercial technologies.
-
Making homes inhospitable to pests is a sign of a good cleaning routine, but when insects start showing up, something is amiss.
Cite this Entry
“Uninviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninviting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
