Unattractive — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ə-ˈtrak-tiv/ un·at·trac·tive

Meaning & Definition of Unattractive

Unattractive (adjective)

  1. not attractive, plain, dull

Unattractive (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unpleasant to look at

    "an unattractive, awkward baby bird"

    similar: grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, vile
    related: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, gross, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, frumpish, frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely
    opposite: aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, lovely, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored
    near: shapely, imposing, impressive, prepossessing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unattractive

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unattractive:

grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, vile

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unattractive

Words with the opposite meaning of Unattractive:

aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, lovely, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored

Related Words for Unattractive

abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, gross, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, frumpish, frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely

Near Antonyms of Unattractive

shapely, imposing, impressive, prepossessing

Word Forms of Unattractive

Derived words: unattractively (adverb), unattractiveness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unattractive

First known use: 1813

Frequently Asked Questions about Unattractive

What does "Unattractive" mean?

"Unattractive" means not attractive, plain, dull. As an adjective, it is defined as: not attractive, plain, dull.

What is another word for "Unattractive"?

Other words for "Unattractive" include grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, monstrous, ugly, unappealing and unbeautiful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unattractive" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unattractive"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unattractive". Common alternatives include grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unbeautiful, uncomely and unhandsome.

What is the opposite of "Unattractive"?

Antonyms of "Unattractive" include aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute and drop-dead. Near antonyms include shapely, imposing, impressive and prepossessing.

How do you use "Unattractive" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unattractive" in a sentence: "an unattractive, awkward baby bird".

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

"Unattractive" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unattractive"?

"Unattractive" is pronounced /ˌən-ə-ˈtrak-tiv/ and divided into syllables as un·at·trac·tive.

What is the origin of the word "Unattractive"?

First known use: 1813.