as in ugly
unpleasant to look at
an unappealing mess of dirt and trash in the corner of the room
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Recent Examples of unappealing
The idea of coaching through years of losses, player development and strategic asset collection may have been unappealing.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Artificial flavors, while unappealing to some, have fueled relatively little controversy lately, in part because they are so clearly labeled and thus easy to avoid for those looking to abstain.
—Ali Bouzari, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
This gel moisturizer, however, absorbs fast, wears beautifully under makeup or sunscreen, and leaves skin soft without any unappealing shine.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Consumers also face fragmented points systems that restrict redemption to a single brand, or limited, unappealing catalogs.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Artificial flavors, while unappealing to some, have fueled relatively little controversy lately, in part because they are so clearly labeled and thus easy to avoid for those looking to abstain.
—Ali Bouzari, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
This gel moisturizer, however, absorbs fast, wears beautifully under makeup or sunscreen, and leaves skin soft without any unappealing shine.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Consumers also face fragmented points systems that restrict redemption to a single brand, or limited, unappealing catalogs.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unappealing
Adjective
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The Navy must address the ugly fact that, despite all the security America can provide, a diverse array of enemies, rivals and criminals can shut the Panama Canal down at virtually any time.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the ugliest defeat of a season belatedly compiling them, the New York Mets blew an early 6-0 lead Wednesday to fall to the Atlanta Braves 11-6.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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But the promise turned into disappointment during the Rockies’ hideous first half of the season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
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The last two decades spent without a Devil Wears Prada sequel started to feel a little bit like enduring a 20-year hideous skirt convention.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Now Lulu, standing ringside in absurd, grotesque garb and oversized shoes, intended to follow in her father’s footsteps.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Aug. 2025
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So, despite its gorgeous colors and grotesque character designs, this one is probably best viewed after the kids go to bed.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Our thorough analysis encompassing growth, profitability, financial stability, and valuation metrics uncovers fundamental weaknesses that render the stock unattractive for new investors at this time.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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That’s the bond market, and Trump’s massively expensive domestic policy agenda, his tariffs and even his constant blasting of Powell have made bonds relatively unattractive to investors.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Unappealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unappealing. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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