Unappealing Meaning in English
word
ˌənəˈpiɫɪŋ
uhn-uh-PEE-ling
ʌnɐpˈiːlɪŋ
un-uh-PEE-ling
Definition
Not attractive or interesting; not pleasant to look at or think about.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, usually for appearance, food, places, or ideas. Common with 'look', 'taste', 'sound', or 'find something unappealing'. Avoid confusing with 'disgusting', which is much stronger and means 'very unpleasant'.
Spanish: poco atractivo - poco apeteciblePortuguese (BR): pouco atraente - pouco apetitosoPortuguese (PT): pouco apelativo - pouco atraenteChinese (Simplified): 无吸引力的 - 不讨人喜欢的Chinese (Traditional): 無吸引力的 - 不討人喜歡的Hindi: अप्रिय - आकर्षक नहींArabic: غير جذاب - غير مشوِّقBengali: অআকর্ষণীয় - আকর্ষণহীনRussian: непривлекательный - непривлекательный (внешне) - неинтересныйJapanese: 魅力がない - 魅力的でないVietnamese: không hấp dẫn - không lôi cuốnKorean: 매력 없는 - 매력적이지 않은Turkish: çekici olmayan - cazip olmayanUrdu: غیر دلکش - غیر پرکششIndonesian: tidak menarik - kurang menarik
Example Sentences
The soup looked unappealing so I didn't try it.
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His idea seemed unappealing to the team.
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The room was dark and unappealing.
basic
I found the movie's ending pretty unappealing and confusing.
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The food looked a bit unappealing, but it actually tasted great.
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The city’s public transport system is slow and unappealing to most residents.
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