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unattractive

un·at·trac·tive [ ùnnə tráktiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not good-looking: not having a beautiful, pleasing, or desirable appearance

2. not enticing: not having any obvious advantages or interesting aspects
nothing but unattractive prospects


un·at·trac·tive·ly adverb
un·at·trac·tive·ness noun

Word Key: Synonyms
unattractive, unsightly, ugly, hideous, homely, plain
CORE MEANING: not pleasant to look at

unattractive not having a beautiful, pleasing, or desirable appearance;
an unattractive combination of colors
Some find him physically unattractive, but his sense of humor is charming.
unsightly not pleasant to look at, or spoiling the appearance of something;
unsightly yellow teeth
an unsightly construction that will mar a beautiful view
ugly lacking appealing physical features, especially facial ones;
Isn't everyone afraid of getting old and ugly?
an ugly shape
hideous extremely unpleasant to look at;
a hideous monster
It's time to get rid of that hideous orange carpet.
homely plain or less than pleasing in appearance;
a homely, awkward giant of a man
Next to her swanlike grace, I'm homely by comparison.
plain not pretty or good-looking;
a plain woman
She had a longish, plain face with a straight nose and a small mouth.
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