unattractive
gb/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
B2
Inglés
csúnya, nem vonzó
B2
1
csúnya
A1
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This dress is unattractive.
Ez a ruha csúnya.
That building is unattractive.
Az az épület csúnya.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use unattractive when they mean 'unfriendly' or 'unpleasant'; unattractive mainly describes looks.
Significado
not pleasant to look at
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
attractive (pleasant to look at; visually appealing.)
|
good-looking (commonly used especially for people.)
Temas
appearance
|daily_life
Definición
not nice to look at; not beautiful
Not pleasing to look at; lacking beauty or visual appeal.
B2
2
nem vonzó
B1
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The price is unattractive.
Az ár nem vonzó.
This offer is unattractive to me.
Ez az ajánlat számomra nem vonzó.
Error frecuente:
Learners may limit unattractive to physical beauty; it is also common for offers, options, or plans.
Significado
not appealing or desirable
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
appealing (attracting interest or desire.)
|
attractive (desirable or advantageous (e.g., an attractive offer).)
Temas
emotions
|business
|decision_making
Definición
not interesting or not a good choice
Not appealing, interesting, or desirable; likely to make someone not want something.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
unattractive
AFI
GB/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
Sílabas y acento
un - at - tract - ive (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tract)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: unattractive
Expresiones
unattractive to [someone]
1/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not appealing to someone
not interesting or not good for someone
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This plan is unattractive to me.
- The job is unattractive to many people.