Unattractive

Pronunciation: /ʌn.əˈtræktɪv/

Definitions of unattractive

adjective describing a lack of physical beauty or appeal

Example Sentences

A1 She thought the old building was unattractive.

A2 The new haircut was unattractive and did not suit her face.

B1 The job offer was unattractive due to the low salary and long hours.

B2 The outdated website design was unattractive and drove away potential customers.

C1 The candidate's unattractive personality traits hindered their chances of being hired for the position.

C2 The artist's latest work was considered unattractive by critics, despite their previous success.

Examples of unattractive in a Sentence

formal The design of the building was deemed unattractive by the architectural critics.

informal I personally find that color combination very unattractive.

slang That outfit is totally unattractive, you should change it.

figurative His negative attitude made him very unattractive to potential friends.

Grammatical Forms of unattractive

• past tense: unattractiveness
• plural: unattractives
• comparative: less attractive
• superlative: least attractive
• present tense: is unattractive
• future tense: will be unattractive
• perfect tense: has been unattractive
• continuous tense: is being unattractive
• singular: unattractive
• positive degree: attractive
• infinitive: to be unattractive
• gerund: being unattractive
• participle: unattracting

Origin and Evolution of unattractive

First Known Use: 1697 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unattractive' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'attractive' meaning 'pleasing or appealing'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe physical appearance, the word 'unattractive' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including personality traits and characteristics.