Unappealing

Pronunciation: /ʌn.əˈpilɪŋ/

Definitions of unappealing

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unappealing' describes something that is not attractive or desirable.

Example Sentences

A1 The rotten fruit looked unappealing.

A2 The old, torn sofa was unappealing to potential buyers.

B1 The restaurant received bad reviews due to its unappealing decor.

B2 The unappealing presentation of the project led to its rejection by the committee.

C1 The film received criticism for its unappealing characters and plot.

C2 Despite its talented cast, the play was deemed unappealing by many critics.

Examples of unappealing in a Sentence

formal The color combination of the painting was unappealing to most art critics.

informal I find the new restaurant's decor to be unappealing.

slang I think that outfit is totally unappealing.

figurative The idea of working in a windowless office all day is unappealing to me.

Grammatical Forms of unappealing

• past tense: unappealed
• plural: unappealing
• comparative: more unappealing
• superlative: most unappealing
• present tense: unappeals
• future tense: will unappeal
• perfect tense: have unappealed
• continuous tense: is unappealing
• singular: unappealing
• positive degree: appealing
• infinitive: to unappeal
• gerund: unappealing
• participle: unappealed

Origin and Evolution of unappealing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unappealing' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'appealing' which comes from the Old French word 'apeler' meaning 'to call' or 'to address'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unappealing' has retained its original meaning of 'not attractive or pleasing', with no significant shifts in its usage or connotation.