Unappealing (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings; "all the characters were peculiarly unsympathetic".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The main character's selfish and arrogant personality made him an unappealing figure to the audience.
- The villain's cruel and heartless actions rendered him an unappealing character, devoid of any redeeming qualities.
- The author's attempt to create a complex character fell flat, resulting in an unappealing protagonist that readers couldn't relate to.
- The unappealing nature of the characters in the novel made it difficult for readers to become invested in their stories.
- The playwright's use of unappealing characters and dark themes made the play a challenging watch for some audience members.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not able to attract favorable attention; "they have made the place as unappealing as possible"; "was forced to talk to his singularly unappealing hostess".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dirty and run-down building was unappealing to potential buyers.
- The company's new logo was deemed unappealing by many of its customers.
- The artist's use of dark colors and morbid themes made his paintings unappealing to a wide audience.
- The unappealing decor of the restaurant, including the outdated furniture and faded wallpaper, made it uninviting to diners.
- The city's decision to increase taxes made the area an unappealing place to start a new business.