Unappetizing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ/ un·ap·pe·tiz·ing

Meaning & Definition of Unappetizing

Unappetizing (adjective)

  1. not appealing to a person's taste, not appetizing, insipid, unattractive

Unappetizing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste

    "the array of unappetizing foods that we encountered at that cheap roadside restaurant"

    similar: brackish, distasteful, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky
    related: abominable, awful, bad, filthy, foul, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, bland, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless
    opposite: appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory, tasty, toothsome, yummy
    near: appealing, attractive, flavorful, piquant, rich

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unappetizing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unappetizing:

brackish, distasteful, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unappetizing

Words with the opposite meaning of Unappetizing:

appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory, tasty, toothsome, yummy

Related Words for Unappetizing

abominable, awful, bad, filthy, foul, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, bland, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless

Near Antonyms of Unappetizing

appealing, attractive, flavorful, piquant, rich

Word Forms of Unappetizing

Derived words: unappetizingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unappetizing

First known use: 1884

Frequently Asked Questions about Unappetizing

What does "Unappetizing" mean?

"Unappetizing" means not appealing to a person's taste, not appetizing, insipid, unattractive. As an adjective, it is defined as: not appealing to a person's taste, not appetizing, insipid, unattractive.

What is another word for "Unappetizing"?

Other words for "Unappetizing" include brackish, distasteful, unpalatable, unsavory and yucky. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unappetizing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unappetizing"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unappetizing". Common alternatives include brackish, distasteful, unpalatable, unsavory and yucky.

What is the opposite of "Unappetizing"?

Antonyms of "Unappetizing" include appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory, tasty and toothsome. Near antonyms include appealing, attractive, flavorful and piquant.

How do you use "Unappetizing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unappetizing" in a sentence: "the array of unappetizing foods that we encountered at that cheap roadside restaurant".

Is "Unappetizing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unappetizing" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unappetizing"?

"Unappetizing" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ/ and divided into syllables as un·ap·pe·tiz·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Unappetizing"?

First known use: 1884.