Unalluring

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈljʊrɪŋ/

Definitions of unalluring

adjective describing something that is not attractive or appealing

Example Sentences

A1 The old, dusty attic was unalluring to the children.

A2 The plain and unalluring dress did not catch her eye.

B1 The brochure depicted the city as vibrant and exciting, but in reality, it was unalluring.

B2 Despite its unalluring appearance, the restaurant had amazing reviews for its food.

C1 The job offer seemed unalluring at first, but the benefits and opportunities were actually quite impressive.

C2 Her unalluring personality made it difficult for her to make friends in social settings.

Examples of unalluring in a Sentence

formal The unalluring presentation failed to captivate the audience.

informal The movie turned out to be unalluring and boring.

slang I find his outfit totally unalluring.

figurative Her unalluring personality made it hard for others to connect with her.

Grammatical Forms of unalluring

• past tense: unallured
• plural: unalluring
• comparative: more unalluring
• superlative: most unalluring
• present tense: unallures
• future tense: will unallure
• perfect tense: has unallured
• continuous tense: is unalluring
• singular: unalluring
• positive degree: unalluring
• infinitive: to unallure
• gerund: unalluring
• participle: unallured

Origin and Evolution of unalluring

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unalluring' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'alluring' meaning 'attractive or enticing'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'unalluring' has maintained its original meaning of 'not attractive or enticing' since its first known use in 1828.