Meaning & use

Unattractive

adjective·Everyday

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Not pleasing in appearance, or not appealing or desirable.

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The old warehouse was unattractive from the outside but beautiful inside.

The job offer became unattractive once they saw the low salary.

A note on using this word

Used both for physical appearance and, figuratively, for offers, options, or ideas that lack appeal.

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attractiveappealing

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