The Opposite(Antonym) of “endearing”
The antonyms of endearing are unattractive and repulsive. The antonyms unattractive and repulsive convey a negative or unpleasant quality. It implies a lack of charm, appeal, or attractiveness.
Explore all Antonyms of “endearing”
Definitions and Examples of unattractive, repulsive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not pleasing or appealing to the eye; lacking beauty or charm.
Example
The old building was unattractive and in need of repair.
Causing intense disgust or aversion; extremely unpleasant or offensive.
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was repulsive and made everyone feel sick.
Key Differences: unattractive vs repulsive
- 1Unattractive describes something that lacks beauty or charm, while repulsive describes something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive.
- 2Unattractive can be used to describe a person's physical appearance, while repulsive is usually used to describe something that causes disgust or aversion.
Effective Usage of unattractive, repulsive
- 1Describing Physical Appearance: Use unattractive to describe someone's physical appearance when they lack beauty or charm.
- 2Expressing Disgust: Use repulsive to describe something that causes intense disgust or aversion.
- 3Comparing Qualities: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast qualities in writing or speaking.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Unattractive describes something that lacks beauty or charm, while repulsive describes something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive. Use these words to describe physical appearance, express disgust, or compare qualities in writing or speaking.
