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an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room
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Though some mold growth pops out in plain sight, announcing itself through an unappealing array of new colorful splotches, there are myriad less obvious signs that mold spores are present, like musty smells, unfamiliar water stains, and even warped or disfigured materials, like wallpaper or wood.
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
Naturally, that would sound ominous and unappealing on the sideline.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
As if the tournament wasn’t unappealing enough, Robbie Williams is going to sing at it.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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If an actual meal is unappealing, other options include a smoothie or a scoop of collagen in your coffee (for protein), Ms. Malone said.
—Elizabeth Passarella, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
Naturally, that would sound ominous and unappealing on the sideline.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
As if the tournament wasn’t unappealing enough, Robbie Williams is going to sing at it.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Editors’ Picks How a Maker of Weighted Stuffed Animals Spends Her Sundays
If an actual meal is unappealing, other options include a smoothie or a scoop of collagen in your coffee (for protein), Ms. Malone said.
—Elizabeth Passarella, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Unappealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unappealing. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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unappealing
adjective
un·ap·peal·ing
ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ 
: not appealing : unattractive
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