Untempting (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not appealing to the senses; "untempting food".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The untempting appearance of the dish didn't do it justice, as the flavors were surprisingly rich.
- After a long day, the thought of going out for an untempting, plain salad didn't sound appealing to me.
- The cafeteria food was notorious for being untempting, and the smell only added to its unappealing nature.
- I walked into the old café, greeted by the untempting aroma of stale coffee and worn furniture.
- The buffet table offered a selection of untempting dishes that failed to whet anyone's appetite.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not tempting.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The cold leftovers had been sitting in the fridge for days, making them untempting to anyone looking for a snack.
- The gym was an untempting prospect on a rainy Saturday morning, but Sarah knew she had to get some exercise.
- After being sick, the idea of eating rich, fatty foods was untempting to her, and she stuck to bland crackers and toast instead.
- The untempting landscape of the desert stretched out before them, a seemingly endless expanse of sand and rock.
- The small, murky pool was untempting to the kids, who preferred to play on the swings instead.