The Opposite(Antonym) of “appealing”
The antonym of appealing are unappealing, repulsive, and unattractive. These words describe things that are not attractive or pleasing to the senses.
Explore all Antonyms of “appealing”
Definitions and Examples of unappealing, repulsive, unattractive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not attractive or interesting; not able to arouse interest or desire.
Example
The food looked unappealing and tasted even worse.
Causing intense disgust or aversion; extremely unpleasant.
Example
The smell of the garbage was so repulsive that I had to hold my breath.
Not pleasing or appealing to look at; lacking beauty or charm.
Example
The old building was unattractive and in need of repair.
Key Differences: unappealing vs repulsive vs unattractive
- 1Unappealing describes something that is not interesting or desirable.
- 2Repulsive describes something that causes intense disgust or aversion.
- 3Unattractive describes something that lacks beauty or charm.
Effective Usage of unappealing, repulsive, unattractive
- 1Describing Appearance: Use these antonyms to describe physical appearance, such as people, places, or things.
- 2Expressing Dislike: Use these words to express dislike or aversion towards something.
- 3Giving Feedback: Use these words to provide constructive feedback on things that need improvement.
Remember this!
The antonyms of appealing are unappealing, repulsive, and unattractive. Use these words to describe physical appearance, express dislike, or give feedback on things that need improvement.
