Unprepossessing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˌprē-pə-ˈze-siŋ/ un·pre·pos·sess·ing

Meaning & Definition of Unprepossessing

Unprepossessing (adjective)

  1. not tending to create a favorable impression, not prepossessing

Unprepossessing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unpleasant, unappealing

    similar: unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab, dull, homely, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly
    opposite: elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, aesthetic, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, beaming, bedazzling, bright, brightened, brilliant, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, radiant, refulgent, shining

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unprepossessing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unprepossessing:

unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab, dull, homely, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unprepossessing

Words with the opposite meaning of Unprepossessing:

elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, aesthetic, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing

Origin & Etymology of Unprepossessing

First known use: 1790

Frequently Asked Questions about Unprepossessing

What does "Unprepossessing" mean?

"Unprepossessing" means not tending to create a favorable impression, not prepossessing. As an adjective, it is defined as: not tending to create a favorable impression, not prepossessing.

What is another word for "Unprepossessing"?

Other words for "Unprepossessing" include unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming and unshapely. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unprepossessing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unprepossessing"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unprepossessing". Common alternatives include unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab and dull.

What is the opposite of "Unprepossessing"?

Antonyms of "Unprepossessing" include elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid and statuesque.

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

"Unprepossessing" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unprepossessing"?

"Unprepossessing" is pronounced /ˌən-ˌprē-pə-ˈze-siŋ/ and divided into syllables as un·pre·pos·sess·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Unprepossessing"?

First known use: 1790.

What is another word for "Unprepossessing" meaning "as in unpleasant, unappealing"?

When "Unprepossessing" (adjective) means as in unpleasant, unappealing, synonyms include unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, frumpish and frumpy. Opposites in this sense include elegant, exquisite, glorious and Junoesque.