unattractive

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'est pas agréable ou attrayant à l'œil ou à l'esprit.

Describes something that is not pleasing or appealing to the eye or mind.

1. Lacking beauty or charmB1formal

   Not pleasing to look at; not beautiful or appealing in appearance.

   laid, sans attrait

   • The building was modern but unattractive.
   • She felt unattractive in the old dress.
   • The area was unattractive due to the litter and graffiti.

   Synonymeshideoushomelyill-favoredplainrepulsiveuglyunappealingunlovelyunpleasantunsightly

   Antonymesalluringappealingattractivebeautifulcharminggorgeoushandsomelovelyprettystunning

2. Lacking power to arouse interestB2formal

   Not interesting or appealing; failing to capture attention or curiosity.

   qui n'attire pas l'intérêt

   • The proposal was unattractive to potential investors.
   • His argument was unattractive and failed to convince anyone.
   • The job offer was unattractive due to the low salary.

   Synonymesboringcolorlessdrydulllacklusterlifelesstediousunappealingunexcitinguninspiringuninterestingvapid

   Antonymesappealingattractivecaptivatingengaginginteresting

3. Not appealing to the sensesB1formal

   Unpleasant to see, hear, smell, taste, or touch.

   Peu attrayant pour les sens

   • The unattractive smell from the kitchen made us leave.
   • The texture of the food was unattractive and slimy.
   • The loud, unattractive noise disturbed the entire neighborhood.

   Synonymesdisagreeabledispleasingdistastefuloff-puttingrepellentrepulsiveuglyunappealingunpleasantunsightly

   Antonymesalluringappealingattractivebeautifulcharminghandsomelovelypleasantpleasingpretty