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unattractive

UK/ʌnə'træktɪv/US/.ʌnә'træktiv/
B2

Definitions

adj.

Not pleasing in appearance; lacking appeal

不吸引人的,缺乏魅力的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
attractiveto, toward
=unattractive

un- (not) + attractive = 'not attractive.' Used of looks and, figuratively, of unappealing options.

Common Collocations

  • 1.unattractive option不理想的选择
  • 2.physically unattractive外表不出众
  • 3.financially unattractive经济上缺乏吸引力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Higher taxes make the deal financially unattractive.

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