untempting

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'est pas suffisamment attrayant ou tentant pour susciter le désir ou l'envie.

Describes something that is not attractive or appealing enough to cause desire or temptation.

1. Not appealing or attractiveB2formal

   Lacking the quality to attract or entice; not tempting.

   peu attrayant

   • The cold leftovers looked untempting.
   • The offer was untempting, so she declined.
   • The untempting display of wilted vegetables discouraged buyers.

   Synonymesoff-puttingrepellentunappealingunattractiveundesirableuninviting

   Antonymesalluringappealingattractiveenticingtempting

2. Unappealing to the sensesB2formal

   Not pleasing to the senses, such as taste, sight, or smell.

   Peu appétissant pour les sens

   • The untempting aroma of burnt toast filled the kitchen.
   • The untempting color of the soup made him hesitate.
   • The untempting appearance of the old furniture made it hard to sell.

   Synonymesoff-puttingunappealingunappetizingunattractiveuninvitingunsavory

   Antonymesalluringappealingattractiveenticingtempting