The Opposite(Antonym) of “enchanting”
The antonyms of enchanting are repulsive and unattractive. The antonyms repulsive and unattractive convey a negative or unappealing quality. They imply a lack of charm, beauty, or attractiveness.
Explore all Antonyms of “enchanting”
Definitions and Examples of repulsive, unattractive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Causing intense disgust or aversion; extremely unpleasant.
Example
The smell of the garbage was so repulsive that it made me feel sick.
Not pleasing or appealing to the senses; lacking charm or beauty.
Example
The old building was unattractive and needed a lot of renovation.
Key Differences: repulsive vs unattractive
- 1Repulsive is a stronger term that describes something that causes intense disgust or aversion.
- 2Unattractive is a milder term that describes something that lacks charm or beauty.
Effective Usage of repulsive, unattractive
- 1Describing People: Use repulsive or unattractive to describe someone's physical appearance or behavior.
- 2Expressing Dislike: Use repulsive to express strong dislike or aversion towards something.
- 3Critiquing Art: Use unattractive to critique art, design, or aesthetics that lack beauty or appeal.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Repulsive conveys intense disgust or aversion, while unattractive describes something that lacks charm or beauty. Use these words to describe people, express dislike, or critique art, design, or aesthetics.
