uninviting

• Beschreibt etwas, das unattraktiv oder uninteressant wirkt; es ruft ein Gefühl der Abneigung oder des Widerwillens hervor.

Describes something that is not attractive or appealing; causing a feeling of dislike or reluctance.

1. Not attractive or appealingB2formal

   Lacking qualities that make something pleasant or desirable to approach or experience.

   Unattraktiv, wenig einladend

   • The old house looked dark and uninviting from the outside.
   • The cold, rainy weather made the park seem uninviting.
   • His stern expression gave an uninviting impression to newcomers.

   Synonymedisagreeableforbiddinginhospitableoff-puttingrepellentrepulsiveunappealingunattractiveunpleasant

   Antonymealluringappealingattractiveinvitingpleasantwelcoming

2. Not temptingB2formal

   Failing to arouse interest or desire; not enticing.

   Unattraktiv

   • The menu offered uninviting options, mostly bland salads.
   • The prospect of working late on a Friday was uninviting.
   • The uninviting smell from the kitchen discouraged us from eating there.

   Synonymeoff-puttingrepellentunappealingunattractive

   Antonymealluringappealingattractiveenticinginvitingseductivetempting