unappetising

Not tempting whatsoever

Unappetising describes food that fails to stimulate the appetite—looking, smelling, or seeming unpleasant to eat: The cafeteria's grey meatloaf was thoroughly unappetising.

Extended to anything uninviting or unappealing: an unappetising prospect, unappetising working conditions.

British spelling; American English uses unappetizing.

disgusting

nauseating

Causing urge to vomit

repulsive · sickening · stomach-turning · off-putting · vile · loathsome · putrid · rancid · noxious · yucky

bland

flavorless

Having no taste

watery · weak · plain · pallid · savorless · dilute · underseasoned · stodgy · overcooked · mushy

unappealing

uninviting

Lacking warmth or appeal

dreary · dismal · lackluster · joyless · unprepossessing · unwelcoming · colorless · limp · soggy · greasy

presentation

unpleasant

Causing discomfort or distaste

  • uglyDispleasing to look at
  • messyLacking order or neatness
  • sloppyCareless and untidy

brown · grey · wilted · droopy · shriveled · overripe · undercooked · raw · gloopy · lumpy

Opposites
gustatory appeal

unappetisingappetising

Stimulating desire to eat

appetizing · delicious · mouth-watering · scrumptious · tempting

general attractiveness/appeal

unappetisingappealing

Pleasant and inviting

attractive · enticing · inviting · tempting · alluring

Family

appetite, appetizer, unappetizing, appetizers, palatability, appetiser, appetising, appetisers, appetizingly

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G