unattractive
gb/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
B2
Anglais
csúnya, nem vonzó
B2
1
csúnya
A1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
This dress is unattractive.
Ez a ruha csúnya.
That building is unattractive.
Az az épület csúnya.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use unattractive when they mean 'unfriendly' or 'unpleasant'; unattractive mainly describes looks.
Sens
not pleasant to look at
Collocations
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
attractive (pleasant to look at; visually appealing.)
|
good-looking (commonly used especially for people.)
Thèmes
appearance
|daily_life
Définition
not nice to look at; not beautiful
Not pleasing to look at; lacking beauty or visual appeal.
B2
2
nem vonzó
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The price is unattractive.
Az ár nem vonzó.
This offer is unattractive to me.
Ez az ajánlat számomra nem vonzó.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may limit unattractive to physical beauty; it is also common for offers, options, or plans.
Sens
not appealing or desirable
Collocations
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
appealing (attracting interest or desire.)
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attractive (desirable or advantageous (e.g., an attractive offer).)
Thèmes
emotions
|business
|decision_making
Définition
not interesting or not a good choice
Not appealing, interesting, or desirable; likely to make someone not want something.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
unattractive
API
GB/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
Syllabes et accentuation
un - at - tract - ive (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tract)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: unattractive
Expressions
unattractive to [someone]
1/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not appealing to someone
not interesting or not good for someone
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This plan is unattractive to me.
- The job is unattractive to many people.