unappealing

• Qui n'attire pas, ne plaît pas ou n'éveille pas d'intérêt ; qui est désagréable à regarder ou à considérer.

Describes something that is not attractive or interesting.

1. Evoking dislike or antipathyB2formalart

   Describing characters in literature or drama that tend to provoke feelings of dislike or aversion.

   Qui suscite l'aversion

   • The villain in the novel was deliberately written as an unappealing character.
   • Critics found the protagonist unappealing due to his selfish motives.
   • Her unappealing portrayal of the antagonist made the play less engaging.

   Synonymesdetestabledisagreeabledislikableloathsomeodiousoff-puttingrepellentrepulsiveunsympathetic

   Antonymesappealingattractivecaptivatingengaginglikable

2. Not attracting favorable attentionB2formal

   Lacking qualities that would draw positive interest or approval.

   peu attrayant

   • The proposal was unappealing to investors because of its high risks.
   • His unappealing demeanor made it hard for him to make friends.
   • The job offer was unappealing due to the low salary and long hours.

   Synonymesdisagreeabledispleasingoff-puttingrepellentrepulsiveunattractiveundesirableuninvitingunsavory

   Antonymesalluringappealingattractivecaptivatingengagingenticinginvitingpleasingwinning