Unattractive Meaning in English
word
/ˌənəˈtɹæktɪv/
uhn-uh-TRAK-tiv
/ʌnɐtɹˈæktɪv/
un-uh-TRAK-tiv
Definition
Not pleasing to look at or not appealing in appearance. Can also describe something that lacks charm or interest.
Usage & Nuances
Polite but negative, more formal than 'ugly'. Used for people, things, or situations. Common collocations: 'unattractive features', 'unattractive investment'. Avoid using to describe people directly, as it can be hurtful.
Spanish: poco atractivo - feoPortuguese (BR): pouco atraente - feioPortuguese (PT): pouco atraente - feioChinese (Simplified): 没有吸引力的 - 不美丽的Chinese (Traditional): 沒有吸引力的 - 不美麗的Hindi: अप्रिय - आकर्षक नहींArabic: غير جذاب - قبيحBengali: অআকর্ষণীয় - অপ্রীতিকর (দেখতে)Russian: непривлекательныйJapanese: 魅力がない - 魅力的でないVietnamese: không hấp dẫn - không đẹp mắtKorean: 매력 없는 - 보기 안 좋은Turkish: çekici olmayan - göze hoş gelmeyenUrdu: بدصورت - غیر پُرکششIndonesian: tidak menarik
Example Sentences
The building is unattractive and old.
basic
This shirt is unattractive to me.
basic
The offer was unattractive for most people.
basic
He felt unattractive in his new glasses, but everyone thought he looked great.
natural
The paint color they chose was so unattractive that nobody wanted to buy the house.
natural
It's an unattractive job, but someone has to do it.
natural