The Opposite(Antonym) of “inviting”
The antonyms of inviting are uninviting, repellent, and unattractive. These words describe something that is not appealing or attractive, and may discourage people from approaching or engaging with it.
Explore all Antonyms of “inviting”
Definitions and Examples of uninviting, repellent, unattractive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not attractive or appealing; discouraging or unwelcoming.
Example
The old, run-down house looked uninviting and spooky.
Causing disgust or aversion; driving away or repelling.
Example
The smell of the garbage was so repellent that I had to hold my breath.
Not pleasing or appealing to the eye; lacking beauty or charm.
Example
The dress was unattractive and didn't fit her well.
Key Differences: uninviting vs repellent vs unattractive
- 1Uninviting describes something that is not welcoming or attractive, while repellent suggests something that actively drives people away.
- 2Repellent is a more extreme term than unattractive, which simply means lacking in beauty or charm.
- 3Unattractive can be used to describe physical appearance, objects, or ideas, while uninviting and repellent are more commonly used for places or environments.
Effective Usage of uninviting, repellent, unattractive
- 1Describing Places: Use uninviting and repellent to describe places or environments that are not welcoming or attractive.
- 2Expressing Disgust: Use repellent to express strong disgust or aversion towards something.
- 3Critiquing Appearance: Use unattractive to describe physical appearance, objects, or ideas that lack beauty or charm.
Remember this!
The antonyms of inviting convey different degrees of unattractiveness or discouragement. Uninviting suggests a lack of welcome, repellent implies active aversion, and unattractive describes a lack of beauty or charm. Use these words to describe places, express disgust, or critique appearance.
