unattractive
gb/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/ us/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
B2
Angielski
csúnya, nem vonzó
B2
1
csúnya
A1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This dress is unattractive.
Ez a ruha csúnya.
That building is unattractive.
Az az épület csúnya.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use unattractive when they mean 'unfriendly' or 'unpleasant'; unattractive mainly describes looks.
Znaczenie
not pleasant to look at
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
attractive (pleasant to look at; visually appealing.)
|
good-looking (commonly used especially for people.)
Tematy
appearance
|daily_life
Definicja
not nice to look at; not beautiful
Not pleasing to look at; lacking beauty or visual appeal.
B2
2
nem vonzó
B1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The price is unattractive.
Az ár nem vonzó.
This offer is unattractive to me.
Ez az ajánlat számomra nem vonzó.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may limit unattractive to physical beauty; it is also common for offers, options, or plans.
Znaczenie
not appealing or desirable
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
unappealing (very close; often sounds slightly more neutral.)
|
undesirable (emphasizes that people do not want it.)
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off-putting (emphasizes that it discourages interest.)
Antonimy
appealing (attracting interest or desire.)
|
attractive (desirable or advantageous (e.g., an attractive offer).)
Tematy
emotions
|business
|decision_making
Definicja
not interesting or not a good choice
Not appealing, interesting, or desirable; likely to make someone not want something.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
unattractive
IPA
GB/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
US/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv/
Sylaby i akcent
un - at - tract - ive (4 sylaby)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tract)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: unattractive
Wyrażenia
unattractive to [someone]
1/ˌʌnətɹˈæktɪv tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
not appealing to someone
not interesting or not good for someone
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- This plan is unattractive to me.
- The job is unattractive to many people.