unattractive
gb/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
B2
Inglese
csúnya, nem vonzó
B2
1
csúnya
A1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
This dress is unattractive.
Ez a ruha csúnya.
That building is unattractive.
Az az épület csúnya.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use unattractive when they mean 'unfriendly' or 'unpleasant'; unattractive mainly describes looks.
Significato
not pleasant to look at
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
attractive (pleasant to look at; visually appealing.)
|
good-looking (commonly used especially for people.)
Temi
appearance
|daily_life
Definizione
not nice to look at; not beautiful
Not pleasing to look at; lacking beauty or visual appeal.
B2
2
nem vonzó
B1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
The price is unattractive.
Az ár nem vonzó.
This offer is unattractive to me.
Ez az ajánlat számomra nem vonzó.
Errore comune:
Learners may limit unattractive to physical beauty; it is also common for offers, options, or plans.
Significato
not appealing or desirable
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
appealing (attracting interest or desire.)
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attractive (desirable or advantageous (e.g., an attractive offer).)
Temi
emotions
|business
|decision_making
Definizione
not interesting or not a good choice
Not appealing, interesting, or desirable; likely to make someone not want something.
Grammatica
Forma base
unattractive
IPA
GB/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
Sillabe e accento
un - at - tract - ive (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tract)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: unattractive
Espressioni
unattractive to [someone]
1/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not appealing to someone
not interesting or not good for someone
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- This plan is unattractive to me.
- The job is unattractive to many people.