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unappealing

UK/ˌʌnəˈpiːlɪŋ/US/.ʌnә'pi:liŋ/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Not attractive, pleasant, or interesting

不吸引人的,令人提不起兴趣的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
appealingto, toward
=unappealing

un- (not) + appealing = not appealing; the simple negative of appealing.

Common Collocations

  • 1.visually unappealing视觉上令人不悦
  • 2.unappealing option缺乏吸引力的选择
  • 3.[unappealing prospect]令人提不起兴趣的前景
  • 4.find something unappealing觉得某事毫无吸引力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Cold leftovers looked distinctly unappealing.

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