unappetizing
Britishadjective
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(of food) not pleasing or stimulating to the appetite
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(of a prospect, person, etc) not appealing or attractive
unappetizing to investors
Example Sentences
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Washed in an unappetizing sludge of grayish green, the movie aims for serious and settles on bilious.
From New York Times
One of the biggest obstacles many of us who want to lean more plant based face is how irritatingly, unappetizingly virtuous so many of the recipes out there are.
From Salon
Jackfruit, often seen as unappetizing in the countries where it grows, has seen a soaring demand in developed nations driven by vegetarians and vegans, who consider it an alternative to meat.
From BBC
Christmas tree cultivators also might one day be able to use markers to select for faster growth, longer needle retention, or needles that are unappetizing to deer.
From Scientific American
But have you ever wondered how dry, unappetizing kernels transform into the tasty treat moviegoers crave?
From Washington Post
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