unattractive
adjective
un·at·trac·tive
ˌən-ə-ˈtrak-tiv 
unattractively
adverb
unattractiveness
noun
Examples of unattractive in a Sentence
an unattractive, awkward baby bird
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Excess government wastage and spending keep taxes high and contribute to making investing in our country increasingly unattractive.
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Shivaune Field, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The findings suggested extended periods of time spent in the captive environment of a shelter was encouraging dogs to behave in a manner considered unattractive to would-be adopters.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The predominant flavors are salt and starch, unattractive in print but deeply comforting on a steaming spoon.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite the currently unattractive conference record, Moser’s ability to find diamonds in the rough has allowed Oklahoma to put itself squarely in the NCAA Tournament picture.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Shivaune Field, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The findings suggested extended periods of time spent in the captive environment of a shelter was encouraging dogs to behave in a manner considered unattractive to would-be adopters.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The predominant flavors are salt and starch, unattractive in print but deeply comforting on a steaming spoon.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite the currently unattractive conference record, Moser’s ability to find diamonds in the rough has allowed Oklahoma to put itself squarely in the NCAA Tournament picture.
—Jim Root, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Unattractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattractive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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unattractive
adjective
un·at·trac·tive
-ˈtrak-tiv
: not attractive : plain
unattractively
adverb
unattractiveness
noun
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