Word
unattractive
Phoneticsunattrac·tive
US/ˌənəˈtɹæktɪv/
UK/ʌnɐtɹˈæktɪv/
Definitions
01not beautiful
B1 · Intermediate
adj. not pleasing to look at; not handsome or pretty.
adj. lacking aesthetic appeal or physical beauty.
“The old factory was an unattractive building made of grey concrete.”
“The developer faced criticism for replacing the historic park with an unattractive block of luxury apartments that clashed with the local architecture.”
Antonyms
02not appealing or desirable
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not interesting or not a good choice.
adj. lacking qualities that invite interest or desire; disadvantageous or unappealing in a professional or financial context.
“The low salary made the job offer very unattractive to most applicants.”
“High interest rates and market volatility made the long-term bond look increasingly unattractive to conservative investors.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From un- + attractive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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