# unappealing

/ˌənəˈpiɫɪŋ/ (US) · /ʌnɐpˈiːlɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unappealing
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

not attractive or pleasant, so you do not want it or enjoy it. You use it for food, places, ideas, or offers that do not interest you.

For teachers: lacking attractiveness or desirability; failing to arouse interest, appetite, or approval. Often modified by degree adverbs such as 'rather', 'slightly', or 'very'.

## Examples

- This cold soup looks quite unappealing to me.
- He finds the night shift unappealing because he prefers to sleep at night.
- The proposal, though financially sound, remained unappealing to voters who feared its long-term social costs.

## Synonyms

unattractive, unpleasant, uninviting

## Antonyms

appealing, attractive, pleasant, inviting

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