unattractive
- 01 B1 Intermediate
not pleasing to look at; not handsome or pretty.
lacking aesthetic appeal or physical beauty.
Simple“The old factory was an unattractive building made of grey concrete.”
In context“The developer faced criticism for replacing the historic park with an unattractive block of luxury apartments that clashed with the local architecture.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
not interesting or not a good choice.
lacking qualities that invite interest or desire; disadvantageous or unappealing in a professional or financial context.
Simple“The low salary made the job offer very unattractive to most applicants.”
In context“High interest rates and market volatility made the long-term bond look increasingly unattractive to conservative investors.”
Synonyms
From un- + attractive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.