Unpretty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈpri-tē/ un·pret·ty

Meaning & Definition of Unpretty

Unpretty (adjective)

  1. not pretty
  2. not pleasant to look at
  3. not pleasant or appealing

Unpretty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unpleasant to look at

    "an unpretty accumulation of trash right next to the entrance to the restaurant"

    similar: grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, 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 Unpretty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unpretty:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unpretty

Words with the opposite meaning of Unpretty:

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 Unpretty

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 Unpretty

shapely, imposing, impressive, prepossessing

Word Forms of Unpretty

Inflections: unprettier, unprettiest

Origin & Etymology of Unpretty

First known use: 1562

Frequently Asked Questions about Unpretty

What does "Unpretty" mean?

"Unpretty" means not pretty. As an adjective, it is defined as: not pretty.

What is another word for "Unpretty"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unpretty"?

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

What is the opposite of "Unpretty"?

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

How do you use "Unpretty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unpretty" in a sentence: "an unpretty accumulation of trash right next to the entrance to the restaurant".

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

"Unpretty" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unpretty"?

"Unpretty" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈpri-tē/ and divided into syllables as un·pret·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Unpretty"?

First known use: 1562.