unappealing

Example Sentences

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Resembling something between a reinforced bus stop and a public toilet, some of these mini-bunkers appear to be in an unappealing condition inside.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

When the name change to MS NOW was announced in October, the network’s internal research showed 31% of viewers found the idea somewhat unappealing or very unappealing, a warning light for what might be ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

While it’s an unappealing display of vanity and a misunderstanding of what news is and does, it’s also serving to keep his name in headlines.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Ten-step skincare routines, overnight "water sleeping masks" and headline-grabbing ingredients such as salmon sperm were once viewed as niche or unappealing.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Bailey and I sloshed down twilight trails to the pig pens, and standing on the first fence rungs we poured down the unappealing concoctions to our grateful hogs.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou