unattractive

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking the power to attract; not attractive or appealing.

  - "The old, unattractive house needed a lot of repairs."
  - "Her unattractive behavior made it difficult for her to make friends."

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Antonyms

attractive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unattractive
ungraceful , unpretty , unseemly , unbecoming , uncomely

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Variants

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unattractive , unattractively , unattractiveness , unattractivenesses

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Etymology

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From un- 'not' + attractive 'drawing near; pleasing to the senses'.

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Trivia

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1. The word unattractive first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to directly comment on someone's unattractiveness.

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Related Concepts

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1. ugly: A term often used synonymously with unattractive, but can also refer to a lack of grace or finesse in addition to a lack of physical attractiveness.

2. repulsive: A term that can be used to describe something or someone that is not only unattractive, but also inspires a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the concept of the unattractive has often been used to explore themes of ugliness, imperfection, and the grotesque. For example, in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the monster's unattractive appearance leads to his isolation and rejection.

How to Memorize "unattractive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an old, dilapidated building or an unkempt, unwashed person to help remember the meaning of unattractive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being turned off or repelled to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unattractive starts with U, Understand? It's not pretty, it's not cute, it's a put off.' to help remember the meaning.

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