Definition

Not attractive or appealing in appearance or quality.

Example

The unalluring design of the building made it blend into the background.

Conversation

Did you see that new café downtown?

Yeah, I went by yesterday, but it looked pretty unalluring from the outside.

Really? I thought the sign was kind of cute.

It might be worth checking out inside, but the exterior was definitely unalluring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unalluring → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "alluring" (from Old French *alurer*, meaning to attract or entice). The word "unalluring" means not attractive or not enticing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'attractive' ('alluring') — that's why unalluring means not attractive.

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