uninviting

• 形容某物或某地不吸引人、不引起兴趣，或令人感到不快、不自在、不愿前往。

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.

   不吸引人的

   • 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.

   同义词disagreeableforbiddinginhospitableoff-puttingrepellentrepulsiveunappealingunattractiveunpleasant

   反义词alluringappealingattractiveinvitingpleasantwelcoming

2. Not temptingB2formal

   Failing to arouse interest or desire; not enticing.

   不吸引人的

   • 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.

   同义词off-puttingrepellentunappealingunattractive

   反义词alluringappealingattractiveenticinginvitingseductivetempting