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Recent Examples of unattractive As shown, the new stadium is simple, unimposing and not unattractive. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 While these advancements are promising, Rocket Lab's stock appears expensive and unattractive at its current valuation, especially given its recent significant rally. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Thus, despite its current very low valuation, American Airlines is regarded as a high-risk investment and an unattractive stock to purchase at its existing price. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 The petals on blooms develop unattractive soft, gray or brown edges. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unattractive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattractive
Adjective
  • In February, the feud between way and actor Marlon Wayans reached an ugly head when the rapper published a series of cruel and vindictive social media posts targeting Wayans' transgender son, Kai.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • As Vallejos pulled ahead thanks to his striking combinations and power, which left Silva looking to goad him into an ugly slugfest, which Vallejos mostly avoided sticking to his game plan of using combinations to take advantage of Silva’s lack of defense.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.
    Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 1 Oct. 2019
  • His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.
    SI.com, SI.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Adjective
  • Luthor combats Superman through a combination of science and technology — injecting nanobot GPS trackers into Superman’s bloodstream — using methods that recall the hideous Covid manipulation.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 July 2025
  • The dark edge in Bushnell’s writing reflects less a brave new world than a world that is the hideous extension of the old one.
    Alice Bolin June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • But, extreme wealth is a symptom of extreme inequality, and billionaire status is kind of grotesque.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
  • Earlier today, a new post from Elmo was shared expressing his gratitude following the grotesque incident.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 July 2025

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“Unattractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattractive. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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