unattractive

adjective
UK: /ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/
US: /ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/

  1. Not pleasing to look at; not beautiful or attractive.

    1. The old house looked unattractive.
    2. I find his personality quite unattractive and not suited to a caring profession.

  2. Not appealing or desirable.

    1. The job offer was unattractive.
    2. High crime rates make the city an unattractive place to live and raise a family.

Synonyms

ugly repulsive unpleasant off-putting

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unattractive" in English means: Not pleasing to look at; not beautiful or attractive., Not appealing or desirable..

The phonetic transcription of "unattractive" is /ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/ in British English and /ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unattractive": ugly, repulsive, unpleasant, off-putting.

Example usage of "unattractive": "The old house looked unattractive.". More examples on the page.