uninviting

• Qualifie quelque chose qui n'attire pas ou ne suscite pas l'intérêt ; qui inspire un sentiment de rejet ou de réticence, souvent en parlant d'un lieu ou d'une perspective.

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.

   peu accueillant, rebutant

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisagreeableforbiddinginhospitableoff-puttingrepellentrepulsiveunappealingunattractiveunpleasant

   Antonymesalluringappealingattractiveinvitingpleasantwelcoming

2. Not temptingB2formal

   Failing to arouse interest or desire; not enticing.

   peu engageant

   • 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.

   Synonymesoff-puttingrepellentunappealingunattractive

   Antonymesalluringappealingattractiveenticinginvitingseductivetempting