unattractive
gb/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
B2
Английски
csúnya, nem vonzó
B2
1
csúnya
A1
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is unattractive
The old carpet was stained and unattractive.
A régi szőnyeg foltos volt és csúnya.
She thought the hotel room was clean but unattractive.
Szerinte a szállodai szoba tiszta volt, de csúnya.
The website’s layout is cluttered and unattractive.
Примери за учащи
This dress is unattractive.
Ez a ruha csúnya.
That building is unattractive.
Az az épület csúnya.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use unattractive when they mean 'unfriendly' or 'unpleasant'; unattractive mainly describes looks.
Значение
not pleasant to look at
Колокации
an unattractive person
|an unattractive face
|an unattractive man/woman
|an unattractive building
|an unattractive design
|an unattractive color
|an unattractive pattern
|an unattractive outfit
|an unattractive scar
|an unattractive feature
Синоними
ugly (stronger and more direct; can sound rude.)
|
plain (milder; suggests ordinary rather than ugly.)
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unappealing (more general; can be about looks or other qualities.)
Антоними
attractive (pleasant to look at; visually appealing.)
|
good-looking (commonly used especially for people.)
Теми
appearance
|daily_life
Определение
not nice to look at; not beautiful
Not pleasing to look at; lacking beauty or visual appeal.
B2
2
nem vonzó
B1
Модел на употреба:
[something] is unattractive (to [someone])
The job sounded interesting, but the long commute was unattractive.
Az állás érdekesnek hangzott, de a hosszú ingázás nem volt vonzó.
High fees make the plan unattractive to many customers.
A magas díjak miatt a csomag sok ügyfél számára nem vonzó.
In a weak market, the stock can look unattractive to investors.
Примери за учащи
The price is unattractive.
Az ár nem vonzó.
This offer is unattractive to me.
Ez az ajánlat számomra nem vonzó.
Честа грешка:
Learners may limit unattractive to physical beauty; it is also common for offers, options, or plans.
Значение
not appealing or desirable
Колокации
an unattractive offer
|an unattractive option
|an unattractive proposal
|an unattractive deal
|an unattractive investment
|an unattractive salary
|unattractive terms
|an unattractive prospect
|an unattractive alternative
|an unattractive idea
Синоними
unappealing (very close; often sounds slightly more neutral.)
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undesirable (emphasizes that people do not want it.)
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off-putting (emphasizes that it discourages interest.)
Антоними
appealing (attracting interest or desire.)
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attractive (desirable or advantageous (e.g., an attractive offer).)
Теми
emotions
|business
|decision_making
Определение
not interesting or not a good choice
Not appealing, interesting, or desirable; likely to make someone not want something.
Граматика
Речникова форма
unattractive
IPA
GB/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
Срички и ударение
un - at - tract - ive (4 срички)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tract)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: unattractive
Изрази
unattractive to [someone]
1/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not appealing to someone
not interesting or not good for someone
Примери
- The late-night schedule is unattractive to families with young children.
- These conditions are unattractive to top candidates.
- A high deposit can be unattractive to first-time buyers.
Примери за учащи
- This plan is unattractive to me.
- The job is unattractive to many people.