unattractive
Lacking visual appeal
Unattractive describes something not pleasing to look at or otherwise lacking appeal.
A person may be physically unattractive, but the word applies equally to ideas, options, or prospects: The terms of the deal were unattractive.
Less harsh than ugly, unattractive suggests the absence of appeal rather than active repulsion.
Unattractive in appearance
- plainBasic and unremarkable
- uncomelyLacking physical appeal
- unlovelyNot pleasing aesthetically
- unprepossessingNot outwardly attractive
ill-favored · hard-featured · misshapen · deformed · disfigured · haggard · unsightly · unappealing
Not wanted here
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- unenticingNot attractive or appealing
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
- offputtingCausing slight aversion
forbidding · unwelcoming · dreary · bleak · cheerless · gloomy · austere · stark
Causes strong aversion
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
loathsome · abhorrent · detestable · obnoxious · foul · vile · off-putting · distasteful
Basic and unremarkable
- drabDull and cheerless
- nondescriptWithout distinguishing qualities
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
- featurelessHaving no distinguishing marks
ordinary · forgettable · uninteresting · uninspired · lackluster · mediocre · insipid · mundane
Not wanted or sought
- uninterestingFailing to hold attention
- unengagingFailing to hold interest
- unalluringNot drawing interest
- unseductiveNot tempting or appealing
unexciting · unstimulating · unmotivating · unpromising · underwhelming · disappointing · subpar · inferior
homely
Unattractive in appearance
unprepossessing · ill-favored · hard-featured · misshapen · deformed · disfigured · haggard · unsightly · unappealing · unbecoming
unwelcome
Not wanted here
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- unenticingNot attractive or appealing
- uninvitingLacking warmth or appeal
offputting · forbidding · unwelcoming · dreary · bleak · cheerless · gloomy · austere · stark · bare
repellent
Causes strong aversion
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
nauseating · loathsome · abhorrent · detestable · obnoxious · foul · vile · off-putting · distasteful · objectionable
plain
Basic and unremarkable
- drabDull and cheerless
- nondescriptWithout distinguishing qualities
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
featureless · ordinary · forgettable · uninteresting · uninspired · lackluster · mediocre · insipid · mundane · vanilla
undesirable
Not wanted or sought
- uninterestingFailing to hold attention
- unengagingFailing to hold interest
- unalluringNot drawing interest
unseductive · unexciting · unstimulating · unmotivating · unpromising · underwhelming · disappointing · subpar · inferior · second-rate