unattractive
gb/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
B2
Engels
csúnya, nem vonzó
B2
1
csúnya
A1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This dress is unattractive.
Ez a ruha csúnya.
That building is unattractive.
Az az épület csúnya.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use unattractive when they mean 'unfriendly' or 'unpleasant'; unattractive mainly describes looks.
Betekenis
not pleasant to look at
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
attractive (pleasant to look at; visually appealing.)
|
good-looking (commonly used especially for people.)
Thema's
appearance
|daily_life
Definitie
not nice to look at; not beautiful
Not pleasing to look at; lacking beauty or visual appeal.
B2
2
nem vonzó
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The price is unattractive.
Az ár nem vonzó.
This offer is unattractive to me.
Ez az ajánlat számomra nem vonzó.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may limit unattractive to physical beauty; it is also common for offers, options, or plans.
Betekenis
not appealing or desirable
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
appealing (attracting interest or desire.)
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attractive (desirable or advantageous (e.g., an attractive offer).)
Thema's
emotions
|business
|decision_making
Definitie
not interesting or not a good choice
Not appealing, interesting, or desirable; likely to make someone not want something.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
unattractive
IPA
GB/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
un - at - tract - ive (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tract)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: unattractive
Uitdrukkingen
unattractive to [someone]
1/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not appealing to someone
not interesting or not good for someone
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- This plan is unattractive to me.
- The job is unattractive to many people.