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- [uh-loo r-ing]
- /əˈlʊər ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-loo r-ing]
- /əˈlʊər ɪŋ/
Definitions of unalluring word
- adjective unalluring very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive. 1
- adjective unalluring fascinating; charming. 1
- adjective unalluring not alluring or enticing; unappealing 0
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Origin of unalluring
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; allure1 + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Unalluring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unalluring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unalluring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unalluring
adj unalluring
- homely — lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive: a homely child.
adjective unalluring
- disfigured — Simple past tense and past participle of disfigure.
Antonyms for unalluring
adj unalluring
- fetching — charming; captivating.
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