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- [uh-pee-ling]
- /əˈpi lɪŋ/
- /ˌʌn.əˈpiː.lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pee-ling]
- /əˈpi lɪŋ/
Definitions of unappealing word
- adjective unappealing evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive. 1
- adjective unappealing not attractive 1
- adjective unappealing If you describe someone or something as unappealing, you find them unpleasant and unattractive. 0
- adjective unappealing not attractive or pleasing 0
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Origin of unappealing
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at appeal, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Unappealing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unappealing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unappealing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unappealing
adj unappealing
- grody — repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
Antonyms for unappealing
adj unappealing
- hunky — Slang. (of a male) having a handsome, well-developed physique.
- mesmeric — produced by mesmerism; hypnotic.
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
adjective unappealing
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
- appetizing — Appetizing food looks and smells good, so that you want to eat it.
- delectable — If you describe something, especially food or drink, as delectable, you mean that it is very pleasant.
- endearing — Inspiring love or affection.
- inviting — attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer.
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