unattractive
gb/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
B2
Engelsk
csúnya, nem vonzó
B2
1
csúnya
A1
Brugsmønster:
[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.
Læringseksempler
This dress is unattractive.
Ez a ruha csúnya.
That building is unattractive.
Az az épület csúnya.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use unattractive when they mean 'unfriendly' or 'unpleasant'; unattractive mainly describes looks.
Betydning
not pleasant to look at
Ordforbindelser
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
Synonymer
ugly (stronger and more direct; can sound rude.)
|
plain (milder; suggests ordinary rather than ugly.)
|
unappealing (more general; can be about looks or other qualities.)
Antonymer
attractive (pleasant to look at; visually appealing.)
|
good-looking (commonly used especially for people.)
Temaer
appearance
|daily_life
Definition
not nice to look at; not beautiful
Not pleasing to look at; lacking beauty or visual appeal.
B2
2
nem vonzó
B1
Brugsmønster:
[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.
Læringseksempler
The price is unattractive.
Az ár nem vonzó.
This offer is unattractive to me.
Ez az ajánlat számomra nem vonzó.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may limit unattractive to physical beauty; it is also common for offers, options, or plans.
Betydning
not appealing or desirable
Ordforbindelser
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
appealing (attracting interest or desire.)
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attractive (desirable or advantageous (e.g., an attractive offer).)
Temaer
emotions
|business
|decision_making
Definition
not interesting or not a good choice
Not appealing, interesting, or desirable; likely to make someone not want something.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
unattractive
IPA
GB/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
Stavelser og tryk
un - at - tract - ive (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tract)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: unattractive
Udtryk
unattractive to [someone]
1/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not appealing to someone
not interesting or not good for someone
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- This plan is unattractive to me.
- The job is unattractive to many people.