unappealing

adjective

un·​ap·​peal·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce unappealing (audio)
Synonyms of unappealingnext
: not appealing : unattractive
unappealingly adverb

Examples of unappealing in a Sentence

an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room
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Can a trend with such an unappealing name really succeed? Vanessa Santos, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025 Powdered brown flakes might seem unappealing or uncommon on breakfast tables here, but in Europe and Latin America, instant coffee is beloved. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 Throughout, the depth and quality of Sullivan’s attention to prosaic detail—even plain and unappealing objects—never wavers. The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025 But in beer, 99% of the time, diacetyl is considered to be an unappealing flavor. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unappealing

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unappealing was circa 1846

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“Unappealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unappealing. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

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unappealing

adjective
un·​ap·​peal·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈpē-liŋ How to pronounce unappealing (audio)
: not appealing : unattractive

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